Category: Current Astronomy News
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That’s a wrap! The April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse
The April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse has come and gone. At our May meeting, several of our members regaled us with stories about their experiences…
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A Planetary Lineup
Update (June 19th): The folks from Sky & Telescope just published an article pointing out that a better lineup will be visible on the morning…
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Public Solar Observations This Summer
During the summer scheduling observations of the night sky is somewhat problematic because of the long days and short nights. It just gets dark too…
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Black Hole Visualizations
The folks at NASA’s Goddard Flight Center just published two interesting videos about black holes. “New NASA Black Hole Visualization Takes Viewers Beyond the Brink.”…
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Astronomical League Resources / Recursos de la Liga Astronómica
The Astronomical League has just expanded its resource section (Night Sky Tools). You can find monthly maps of the night sky in both English and…
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The Spring Night Sky
Winter is over and the leaves on the trees are starting to come out. The flowers are blooming, and the birds are chirping. It’s still…
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Peter Higgs
You might not have noticed it, but Peter Higgs passed away at the age of 94. If you don’t know who Peter Higgs is, you…
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What is the JWST Looking At?
The folks at BBC Sky at Night Magazine just posted a short article pointing out that we can now find out what the James Webb…
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Comet 12/P Pons-Brooks
The “Devil Comet” is approaching! It is susceptible to flare-ups, which give it a “horned” shape and the nickname “Devil Comet.” 12/P is currently in…
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April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse (and Eclipse Safety)
The last Solar Eclipse visible in the United States until August 2044 will cross the southern and eastern part of the country on Monday, April…
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Happy Pi Day 2024
Yes, it’s Pi Day! No not Pie Day – Pi Day. March 14, 3/14 or 3.14. Yes, Pi is the number 3.14… . It goes…
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Space Science: Introduction to Stars (Crash Course Kids)
The folks from Crash Course Kids have a great series of videos about the stars and constellations. Check it out!