Transit of Mercury

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Monday, May 9, 2016, 6:45am to 2:45pm Location to be Decided Mercury passes across the face of the sun about once every eight years. Maine’s weather forces us to cancel half of our star parties, and not every transit is visible from here, so the opportunity to see this occurs less often than once every … Read more

Good Weather for a Double Cluster of Star Parties

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As of Friday night, the weather looks good for Saturday night’s two star parties. Remember, CMASians have *two* choices for this month’s star party. Join us at Galaxy Quest in Lincolnville for a traditional CMAS star party, featuring the Big Dob and drive-in access; or, join us at Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson, to … Read more

Galaxy Quest Star Party Postponed

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The star party at Galaxy Quest originally scheduled for tonight is postponed until next Saturday, March 12, at 7:00pm. Today’s clear, blue skies are expected to turn significantly cloudy by nightfall, with dense clouds arriving shortly thereafter. On the 12th, CMASians will have two choices of star parties. Jacob Gerritsen shall host at Galaxy Quest … Read more