Jon

Your ever-hopeful astronomy club meets tonight at Brower Observatory, in anticipation of seeing the much-hooplahed Aurora Borealis. Currently, the solar wind that causes the aurora is unusually strong, which may push the aurora from the Arctic down into Maine, so that there is a fair chance we may see it. The aurora is often faint … Read more

Saturday, July 27, 2019, 9:00pm* Star Party at Great Salt Bay Farm 110 Belvedere Road, Damariscotta, ME 04543 * Earlier setup always welcome!   See you tonight (Saturday, July 27, 2019) for the star party at Great Salt Bay Farm in Damariscotta. The weather forecasts (all but one) promise clear skies. CMAS promises a great … Read more

Saturday, July 27, 2019, 9:00pm* Star Party at Great Salt Bay Farm 110 Belvedere Road, Damariscotta, ME 04543. * Earlier setup always welcome!   With the weather forecasts splitting the difference between perfectly and almost clear skies, who could resist a warm summer night of observing at a favorite scenic location? Set those tripod legs … Read more