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: Occultation of Aldebaran by the Moon
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We’ve been wrong before; but, tarnation! we better not be wrong tonight! CMAS is canceling tonight’s star party, due to a preponderance of sources predicting clouds, and all predicting ferocious gusts of already high winds. Also essential for all CMASians to know, the following item has been added to the agenda being prepared for the . . . → Read More: Tarnation! Star Party Cancelled Again! There is a problem with the “Upcoming Events” sidebar. Dates and times are appearing incorrectly. We’re working at fixing this, and are sorry for the confusion. Correct dates and times are: Star Party — Galaxy Quest Observatory, Lincolnville Saturday, April 9, 2016, 8:30pm Business Meeting —Brower Observatory, North Whitefield Saturday, April 30, 2016; . . . → Read More: Errors in Events Sidebar |
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