Astronomy & Observing

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The 2012 Transit of Venus – What a Chance!

Of the worst ways to start an astronomical visual observing blog entry is with, “It was a cold and rainy evening.”  I was the primary support person at the observatory tonight, and I have to say I wasn’t in much … Read the rest of this entry

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KAS Cherry Springs Star Party Trip – 10 Days

Dates: June 14th – 17th We are rapidly approaching the 2012 Cherry Springs Star Party! As we keep wishing upon every star for great weather, those who are going are scurrying and planning the final phases of the annual star … Read the rest of this entry

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Tonight’s Sky – June 2012

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What’s Up for May 2012 – by NASA/JPL

Check out this installment of “What’s Up” from NASA and JPL. Help Celebrate “The Year of the Solar System” For more information, go to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory at: http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/index.cfm

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Tonight’s Sky – April 2012

Check out the April, 2012 edition of Tonight’s Sky brought to you byHubbleSite.org.

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Tonight’s Sky – March 2012

Check out the March, 2012 edition of Tonight’s Sky brought to you byHubbleSite.org.

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