Jon

Jacob Gerritsen, host of Galaxy Quest Observatory, remains a committed member of CMAS and a true enthusiast of astronomy; yet, due to welcome if somewhat erratic changes in his schedule, we have had to re-think how we plan for star parties at Galaxy Quest. In short, he can plan for star parties maybe a month … Read more

Having been unable to see Aldebaran in the clear sky through any of my optics all day, and with clouds rolling in from the West, Bridgit and I decided not to alter prior plans in the hope of seeing the likely invisible. We would head out for the evening, but stop briefly along the way, … Read more

I’ve experimented with using optics for the occultation later this afternoon, and am happy to present my findings for this do-it-yourself observing project for the astronomer at home. The hope is to see a bright star vanish and later reappear in broad daylight. This will not be a feat not of magic, but celestial mechanics. … Read more