Astronomy at the Common Ground Fair

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PROMOTE DARK SKIES This weekend (September 22, 23, and 24, 2023), join your fellow CMASians and astronomers from other clubs by volunteering with Dark Sky Maine at the Common Ground Fair. Light pollution hurts astronomy, blinds motorists and pedestrians, wastes electricity and money, and hurts the tourist economy. Proper outdoor lighting at night enables astronomy, … Read more

CANCELLED: CMAS Hosts GAAC at Brower Observatory

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CANCELLED: STAR PARTY AT BROWER OBSERVATORY The star party scheduled for tonight (Saturday, September 9, 2023) at Brower Observatory is cancelled. Forecasts and the darkening afternoon sky show that today’s beautiful sunshine is transitioning into a night of thick clouds and generally terrible conditions. FLASH MOBS? “Flash mobs” are impromptu star parties that are announced … Read more

CANCELED: Star Party At Brower Observatory

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This star party scheduled for Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Brower Observatory is canceled. The dense clouds forecast to start on Friday night are expected to block our skies at least until the beginning of next week. <><><><><> Saturday, July 15, 2023 341 Route 126, Whitefield, ME 04353 Google Maps Plus Code: 6C5Q+MVV Whitefield, Maine … Read more