Jon

Zoom Meeting of Southern Maine Astronomers Thursday, May 7, 2026 — 6:30pm open discussion, 7:00pm presentation https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89038679671 CMASians are welcome to join the monthly Zoom meetings of our neighboring astronomy club of the Bath/Brunswick area, Southern Maine Astronomers. Every meeting includes an absolutely first-class presentation by a distinguished guest speaker. May’s will be, “Venus: Our … Read more

Saturday, April 18, 2026, 7:30pm Galaxy Quest Observatory 84 Vancycle Road, Lincolnville, ME 04849 The Saturday night star party is canceled because all of the weather forecasts predict thick clouds, as they have all week! But, hot tip: Friday night will have spectacular, rare, ideal observing conditions all over CMAS’s realm, so set up your … Read more

Sometimes when turnouts to star parties are modest, I wonder whether skepticism about the weather keeps people home. Before the recent party at Brower, I posted, “Weather forecasts promise clear skies for this star party. The day’s earlier clouds and rain will move out to sea before nightfall.” That is exactly what happened! Weather forecasts … Read more