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MOON: 90% Waxing GibbousAs a service to our community, Sky & Telescope lists astronomy-related events, including star parties, observatory public nights, astronomy talks, and more. Star parties offer dark skies and astronomical fellowship and often cater to families and feature special activities for kids. Public nights give the general public a chance to view the sky through large telescopes, and public talks are a great place to learn the fundamentals of the science and the craft.
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Herschel Museum celebrates the life and achievements of pioneering astronomer with new exhibition To commemorate the bicentenary of the death of Bath-based astronomer William Herschel (1738-1822), Bath Preservation Trust is hosting a major exhibition to highlight the hugely-important achievements and contributions he made to our understanding of space. The exhibition – at the Herschel Museum […]
Christmas Social
You will tell Lowell Observatory where to point the telescope in this LIVE Interactive Stargazing experience on December 15 at 10pm PDT! Get ready for the BRAND NEW Interactive Stargazing 2.0: Discover the skies with Lowell Observatory, live from our Giovale Open Deck Observatory. Make requests for objects you want to see in the night […]
Today, there is a wealth of amazing examples of astrophotography from amateurs all over the world. If technical details are available for review, you’ll see notes on calibrations performed to the light frames. Most imagers are familiar with the importance of dark and bias frames, but tend to neglect the flat field images. They seem […]
In cooperation with the Florida State Park Service, the Escambia Amateur Astronomers will return to bi-weekly gazes under the dark skies of Big Lagoon State Park (right on the border with Alabama) this winter. These are free, and open to campers,club members, and the general public. Remember to check in the park gate before sunset […]
Enjoy the wonders of the universe as seen through the “eyes” of the KAS Remote Telescope, located under the dark skies of southeastern Arizona. Participants will enjoy views of deep-sky objects captured fresh off the system’s CCD cameras in Arizona, transmitted directly to you via the internet on your computer, tablet or smart phone screen. […]
Enjoy a fabulous stargazing evening with family and friends! Learn about the history of the telescopes at the Norman Lockyer Observatory, including a short talk (with a different topic each evening), planetarium presentation of what is visible in the night skies, a tour of the technology centre and observing using the observatory telescopes, weather permitting. […]
A personal history in exploring the potential usefulness of various Image Intensifying devices. How do they work? How much do they cost? Plus, a consideration of the advantages of real-time recording of meteors and satellites
In cooperation with the Florida State Park Service, the Escambia Amateur Astronomers will return to bi-weekly gazes under the dark skies of Big Lagoon State Park (right on the border with Alabama) this winter. These are free, and open to campers,club members, and the general public. Remember to check in the park gate before sunset […]
Enjoy the wonders of the universe as seen through the “eyes” of the KAS Remote Telescope, located under the dark skies of southeastern Arizona. Participants will enjoy views of deep-sky objects captured fresh off the system’s CCD cameras in Arizona, transmitted directly to you via the internet on your computer, tablet or smart phone screen. […]
