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Posted on July 1, 2015 by admin

Tonight’s Sky – July 2015

Venus and Jupiter and crescent moon just after sunset. Saturn appears high in the south after dark Scorpius, Antares, M4 Globular Cluster, Sagitarius, Lagoon Nebula, Triffid Nebula, Omega Nebula, M22 Globular Cluster, Delta Aquarid Meteor Shower This video is brought to … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on June 17, 2015 by admin

2015 KAS Cherry Springs Star Party Report.

The KAS had a fantastic time at the 2015 Cherry Spring Star Party from June 10th – June 14th.  Seven KAS members toughed out some poor weather forecasts and reports, and were treated instead with two fairly decent nights of observing. … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on June 2, 2015 by admin

June 2015 Observing Challenges

  Here are some observing challenges for June 2015 Note:  These events come from David Dickinson’s post in Universe Today titled The Top 101 Astronomical Events of 2015 June 01- The International Space Station reaches full illumination as the June … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on May 31, 2015 by admin

KAS To Host International SUNDay Event

On June 21st, 2015, the Kopernik Astronomical Society will be hosting its first annual International SUNDay event at Otsiningo Park in Binghamton, NY (http://www.gobroomecounty.com/parks/otsiningo).  International SUNDay is an event hosted throughout the world with the goal of science outreach and teaching … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on May 31, 2015 by admin

Tonight’s Sky – June 2015

Venus and Jupiter in the west after sunset – conjunction at end of June Saturn appears in the south in the late evening hours Bootes and Arcturus, Izar double star, Corona Borealis Constellation Hercules high in the summer night sky: … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on May 11, 2015 by admin

The KAS Shindig! – June 6th, 2015

Come and enjoy a fun evening with people who share your love of astronomy! Spend time with old friends and make new ones. Catch up on the latest astronomy happenings! Bring a dish to pass at our Potluck Dinner. All … Read the rest of this entry →

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