|
By Jon, on July 21st, 2017 The historically most reliable weather forecasts for the star party at Galaxy Quest in Lincolnville show the usual conundrum: Some predict clear skies; others predict clouds. Jacob lives nearby, so we plan to decide whether to meet or postpone by mid day, based upon the actual evolving weather conditions. If all goes well, CMAS is . . . → Read More: Preparing for Galaxy Quest Star Party
By Jon, on July 17th, 2017 On Saturday, July 22, 2017, CMAS returns to the crown jewel of the Eastern part of the realm. The wonders of Galaxy Quest are well known. Dark skies over a gentle hillside sloping down to the Atlantic Coast astride mountains. Jacob’s 18″ Big Dob coaxing formerly faint fuzzies into real objects in the eyepiece. Saturn . . . → Read More: Star Party at Galaxy Quest Observatory
By Jon, on July 17th, 2017 CMAS has been invited to assist at MARS, The Maine Astronomy Retreat, to be held in late July, 2017, at Medomak Camp. This is a week-long event hosted by an editor of “Sky and Telescope Magazine,” held in the comfortable accommodations of a classic Maine summer camp. It caters to people who need to travel . . . → Read More: Maine Astronomy Retreat: Flash Mob at Medomak Camp
|
|