Central Maine Astronomical Society

The current complex weather is complicating confirming the events at Merryspring scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, October 17, 2015. We anticipate a cloudy afternoon, followed by clear skies along the Midcoast. If the weather clears too late, the 7:00pm star party will be cancelled. If the star party is cancelled, we will similarly cancel the 5:00pm . . . → Read More: Merryspring Star Party Final Planning

Join us Sunday night, September 27, 2015, at Brower Observatory to see the best full eclipse of the Moon you’ll see for twenty years. That’s how long the cycle lasts for the moon to be its largest and brightest at the fullest eclipse. You’re skeptical? Weren’t fooled by rumors of giant apparitions of Mars? No; . . . → Read More: Full Eclipse of the Blood Moon Sunday Night!