The History of the Milky Way
The History of the Milky Way
Understanding the Milky Way's history answers the question, "How did we get here?" Stars in the Milky Way are the fossil records of the Milky Way's history. Ongoing efforts of […]
As 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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Understanding the Milky Way's history answers the question, "How did we get here?" Stars in the Milky Way are the fossil records of the Milky Way's history. Ongoing efforts of […]
AstroBlast is an annual event hosted by the Oil Regional Astronomical Society of western Pennsylvania. Situated on 25 acres of cleared observing field, Oil Regional offers camping with AC power for telescopes, a shower and bathroom, the David Jones classroom, and the Bruce Bedow observatory (boasting a 30" f/3 Dobsonian) and an unobstructed view of […]
Astronomer Andrew Fraknoi will give a free, illustrated, non-technical talk on: “An Eclipse Double-Header: Two U.S. Eclipses of the Sun in 2023-2024” in the Smithwick Theater at Foothill College, in Los Altos (directions below). NOTE: Everyone attending this lecture will receive a free pair of certified eclipse-viewing glasses courtesy of the Gordon & Betty Moore […]
This very unique event, an extensive opportunity to learn from highly experienced astronomers and ask them your questions. is an Astronomy Weekend, on May 12-14 in Oregon. We hope you will also help us by forwarding this announcement to any friends or mailing lists you think might include people who could be interested. Since this […]
ExoClock is a project to monitor the ephemerides of transiting exoplanets. Everyone with a telescope and a CCD camera can participate!
On the Saturdays of the third quarter moon, the Escambia Amateur Astronomers and the Florida State Parks sponsor free public star gazes for the campers at Big Lagoon State Park. The public is also invited, but the $6 per car fee still applies for Park entry. You need to check into the park gates by […]
Registration is required for this free, virtual event. Go to: https://bit.ly/SpaceCrazeTalk Hamptons Observatory and co-host, Southampton Arts Center, are pleased to present a free, virtual lecture by Dr. Margaret Weitekamp, Curator & Chair of the Space History Department at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. In this special evening, you’ll experience a space historian's […]
The Michiana Astronomical Society will be holding it's thirteenth annual star party May 19th through 21st 2023. Location: Dr. T.K. Lawless Park 15122 Monkey Run Street Vandalia, MI 49095 It's about 35 miles north east of South Bend, IN. http://www.michiana-astro.org/ Note: Dr. T.K. Lawless Park is an International Dark Sky Park.
On the weekends of the first quarter moon, the Escambia Amateur Astronomers and the Santa Rosa Island Authority sponsor fre public starpazes at the Pensacola Beach Pavilion, behind the Beach Ball Water Tower. Parking is free as well. We set up large telescopes on the moon, planets, comets, and brighter deep sky objects. We distribute […]
Over the last 2 years, Steve has worked with Professor Xavier Hernandez, from the National University of Mexico (UNAM), to investigate whether there are indications of Dark Matter to be found in widely separated Binary Star systems as well as in other more commonly known areas such as galaxies. Their first co-authored scientific paper was […]
ARIS, Sri Lanka , Old Anandians Astronomical Association, The Astronomy Teachers and Star Party Group collaborately join as resource parties in the Astronomy Night camp and Olympiad training programme organized by Anuradhapura Central College, Sri Lanka on 27th of May 2023. It will be a total 15-hour overnight camp for Sri Lankan school students in […]