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Whatever the weather, join us tonight, Saturday, January 2, 2016, at Brower Observatory, at 6:00pm. If it’s clear, we’ll have a star party. If not, we’ll retire indoors next to the wood stove, to discuss all things astronomical. To start the conversation, Brian Murphy will discuss his 60mm Lundt Hydrogen-Alpha solar telescope with the double-stack … Read more

Finally, the clear, steady, winter nights that are so ideal for star parties! Join us at Brower Observatory this Saturday, January 2, 2016, at 6:00pm. No mosquitos, guaranteed! Besides, the Earth will be at perihelion that night, its closest approach to the Sun of the year, so it should be warm, right? See you at: … Read more

Join us for a star party at Bombahook Observatory this Saturday, December 5th, 2015, at 6:00pm, to see *two* comets PANSTARS (one in Draco, the other in Andromeda), along with the usual slew of unspeakably beautiful objects hiding in plain sight. Your host, Brian Murphy, promises there will be plenty of pizza; so, after work, … Read more