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Annular Eclipse
Okay, so there was a annular solar eclipse that was completely visible from my front yard. I got some pictures of the shadows. So, we had the proper glasses and even some solar binoculars (thanks to my brother). We were … Continue reading
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We are back
Well, it has been a while, I think I have seen things.And maybe I need to say something about them.
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5 Planets Aligned
Well, tomorrow morning, there were supposed to be 5 bright planets aligned in the east. I will have to wait a few more days, since it is totally cloudy here at the moment, and for the foreseeable future. (I suppose there … Continue reading
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Jupiter’s Red Spot
Currently Jupiter is in Taurus, I think. Just was looking at the sky overhead tonight. Gemini in the east, Orion in the south, Auriga in the north, and Taurus in the west. At least that is what I can see … Continue reading
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August Star Party (part 2)
I am going to finish the August review now, since we are nearly to November. You can see the previous entry. As I said, Vega was immediately apparent almost straight up. Which meant that Lyra was almost directly overhead. So, … Continue reading
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Star Party August 2012
Pretty successful party for me. I paid attention, and saw lots of things, including a few of the Perseid Meteors. Though none of the really spectacular ones that others at the site saw. I had my head down most of … Continue reading
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Curiosity
Apparently, the rover has landed successfully. So, where are the martians?
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Clearing
No, not a post about Heidegger, though we astronomical types often do go to work in a clearing. The weather seems to be clearing for the weekend. I will try to plan another night here, soon. Also my son gave … Continue reading
Finally
I made it to the star party last night. The sky was very clear, but a little bit (or maybe a lot) humid. There were lots of people out with scopes, and I was actually able to help some people … Continue reading
Tonight
Okay, tonight was quite clear, but my eyes were not at all dark adjusted. However, I did get a look at (from South to North, I think) Orion, Taurus (with Hyades and Pleiades), Auriga, Perseus, Casseiopeia, and Gemini just rising … Continue reading