Astronomy Clubs offer lots of programs, including regular "observing nights", where members get together at night with their telescopes and binoculars, and watch the stars together! It's a fun way to learn, and newbies are always welcome! (Many clubs even offer special member fees for ...
A question often comes to mind as I listen to these programs, such as “When the moon is visible in the daytime sky, why doesn’t the illuminated side appear to be facing the sun?” Usually, the question vanishes from my consciousness as my attention shifts to another topic, such as th...
Larry told us about some of the astro pictures he had taken. Chuck talked about “stacking pictures” and the programs he uses. We then had coffee and cookies (thanks to Barbara Krone). A nice time was had by all. Our thanks to Chuck for letting us use his home for this meeting. ...
“I’m looking for the jet in M87,” Barbara called down to me from the ladder. M87 is a galaxy located near the center of the Virgo cluster, sixty million light-years from Earth. A white jet protrudes from its nucleus. It is composed of plasma—free atomic nuclei and electrons, the ...
Even at the great Islamic observatories of the latest period observational programs were not extended much beyond the shortest planetary periods, e.g., in Marâgha, in the 13th century, periods of 30 and 12 years, respectively; cf. Sayili, Observ. p. 204 and p. 276. Google Scholar The...
I have to confess that I got a little twisted up trying to compare results between programs that use UTC and programs that use local time -- especially when the time zone converter I was using to check my math told me "That time doesn't exist!" Darnit, if we'd all just use UTC ...
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Many nations now have Moon programs underway, either in the planning stage, as exploratory spaceprobes or as fully commissioned ventures to return humans there. It’s about time! It’s been 55 years since Neil Armstrong first set foot on the Moon and 52 years since Gene Cernan, the last ...
taught classes for children and adults in schools, camps, parks and many other settings. While I have cut my schedule back considerably, I am still available for limited engagements by request. SeePROGRAMSfor my schedule and more information. [SeeMAPS & DIRECTIONSfor star party areas near Waco...
Google "astronomy clubs near me". And welcome to the hobby! JohnBear, on 01 Feb 2023 - 10:03 AM, said: BTW welcome to CN! +1 on ... finding a local; astronomy club. ... Clubs will start having star parties in the spring - unless you live in the southern hemisphere (or on Fe...