Today is the first day that we in Maine may see Comet Panstarrs 2011L4. The Sun sets at 5:38pm. The comet will be where the Sun was, skimming the horizon until it, too, sets at 6:33pm. You’ll need a good vantage point with a clear view, but with any luck, the comet will be visible…
The star party scheduled for Galaxy Quest this Saturday, February, 9, at 7:00pm, is hereby canceled due to the weather. The big storm coming our way looks too scary, regardless of whether it dumps ten inches or two feet of snow. Thank you to everyone who committed to attending with scopes or as chaperones. The…
There are a few problems with meeting this weekend at DRA as previously proposed. First, there will likely be nothing to see. The Clear Sky Chart predicts that not just Damariscotta, but all of Maine, will be socked in under heavy clouds for the next few days. Weather maps show clouds already covering a vast…
