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  • Flash seen at Bullington

    Hey All Dave Morgan and I were at Bullington last night when I noticed the sky light up at 11:30 pm. Dave did not see it he was working on the mount, but I said did you see that flash? Today Dave sent me this link http://www.amsmeteors.org/2013/09/new-fireball-spotted-in-midwest/ I will be posting my observation there. Steven…

  • The Young Astronomers Newsletter February 2013

    The Young Astronomers Newsletter Volume 21 Number 3 February 2013 By Art Gormley

  • Mars 3-D Jan. 22, 2013 Meeting Links

    Mars 3-D links Links to current Mars missions: http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/ “Mars in 3-D: Images from the Viking Mission” (NASA movie, 1979) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubRHSg5daMs HiRISE Anaglyphs: “Explore Mars, One Giant Image at a Time” (2,899 images!!!) http://www.uahirise.org/ Explore Mars! – Spirit’s Journey (interactive web site) http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/explore/spirit/ Explore Mars! – Curiosity’s Journey (interactive web site) http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/explore/curiosity/  

  • Club Meeting 22 January 2013

    *Hi FAS folks: Our next meeting will be tomorrow night, January 22, starting at 7:30 PM at Sci-Works. Our program, “Attacking Mars – in 3D,” presented by JPL Solar System Ambassador Jonathan Ward. It will include an overview of the best 3D images from the Mars Rovers. NASA’s Spirit, Opportunity, and Curiosity rovers have collectively driven more…

  • The Young Astronomers Newsletter January 2013

    Volume 21 Number 2 January 2013  By Art Gormley 

  • The Young Astronomers Newsletter – past archives – Jan 2010 – Dec 2012

    History – January 2010 to December 2012 Volume 21 Number 1 December 2012 Volume 20 Number 12 November 2012 Volume 20 Number 11 October 2012 Volume 20 Number 10 September 2012 Volume 20 Number 9 August 2012 Volume 20 Number 8 July 2012 Volume 20 Number 7 June 2012 Volume 20 Number 6 May 2012…

  • Report from the observing field

  • February 18th 2009

    February 18th 2009 The meeting took place as planned. Names entered for election next month. Bob talked about IYA Sandy Galaxies II took place, the kids were a joy to watch. Everyone is invited to take part in Sandy Galaxies II, kids and families are welcome, come and let your inter-art out. I’m sure there…

  • Light Pollution – Past Event Information

    Earth Day What Earth Day Fair 2010 When 2010 Piedmont Earth Day Fair Saturday, April 17, 2010 on the campus of Wake Forest University 10 am – 5 pm Where Wake Forest University View Larger Map More About FAS has signed up for an exhibit booth at this year’s Earth Day Fair. The fair will be…