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  • Leo Constellation Map IAU
    Science,  Space

    Monthly Stargazing Calendar for November 2013

    November 11, 2013 /

    Earlier this month there were two major astronomical events: a hybrid solar eclipse on November 3rd and the Taurids meteor shower peak on the night of November 4 and 5. If you missed those two events, don't worry, there are two more coming up this month!

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    Paul Tomaszewski
  • Draco Constellation Map IAU
    Science,  Space

    Monthly Stargazing Calendar for October 2013

    October 7, 2013 /

    Tonight (October 7 - 8) is the peak of the Draconids meteor shower. It is a minor meteor shower producing only about 10 meteors per hour during the peak, but some meteors can be seen one day before and after the peak. It originates from dust grains left behind by comet 21P Giacobini-Zinner, which was first discovered in 1900.

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    Paul Tomaszewski
  • The 2010 Perseids Over The VLT
    Science,  Space

    Monthly Stargazing Calendar for August 2013

    August 11, 2013 /

    Tonight (August 11 - 12) is the peak of one of the largest and perhaps one of the most famous meteor showers of the year, the Perseids meteor shower. It can produce as many as 90 meteors per hour at its peak but some meteors can be seen from July 17 to August 24. The first quarter moon will set shortly after midnight leaving dark skies for what should be an excellent show.

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    Paul Tomaszewski
  • HD 189733 b
    Science,  Space

    Blue Gas Giant Discovered in Distant Solar System

    August 10, 2013 /

    Observing starlight variations, scientists confirmed HD 189733 b as a blue planet, shedding light on exoplanet properties through host star analysis.

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    Paul Tomaszewski
  • Moon Phases Calendar July 2013
    Science,  Space

    Monthly Stargazing Calendar for July 2013

    July 2, 2013 /

    This month there will be only one major astronomical event. On July 27, 28 we will witness the Southern Delta Aquarids meteor shower. It is an average shower that can produce up to 20 meteors per hour at its peak on the night of July 27 and morning of July 28, but some meteors can be visible from July 12 to August 23.

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    Paul Tomaszewski
  • Moon Phases Calendar June 2013
    Science,  Space

    Monthly Stargazing Calendar for June 2013

    June 2, 2013 /

    Unlike last month, this won't be a such an eventful month when it comes to astronomical events. Mercury will be at its greatest eastern elongation and then we will have the June solstice. We will also have the largest full moon of the year.

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    Paul Tomaszewski
  • Aquarius Constellation Map IAU
    Science,  Space

    Monthly Stargazing Calendar for May 2013

    May 1, 2013 /

    May 2013 stargazing events: There will be a meteor shower, a solar eclipse, a conjunction of Venus and Jupiter, and a penumbral lunar eclipse.

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    Paul Tomaszewski
  • Lyra Constellation Map IAU
    Science,  Space

    Monthly Stargazing Calendar for April 2013

    April 4, 2013 /

    This month will be quite eventful and will have many interesting astronomical events. First of all, on April 14 we will witness the conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter. The Moon will appear to pass about two degrees of the giant planet Jupiter in the evening sky. The crescent moon will be at magnitude -10.6 and Jupiter at magnitude -2.1.

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    Paul Tomaszewski
  • Science,  Space

    Monthly Stargazing Calendar for February 2013

    February 5, 2013 /

    This month will be the best time to see Mercury. Usually the planet is very hard to observe because it orbits very close to the sun and it can only be seen at dawn and dusk. However on the evening of February 8, Mercury will be seen within less than 0.4 degrees of the much-fainter planet, Mars.

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    Paul Tomaszewski
  • Bootes Constellation Map IAU
    Science,  Space

    Monthly Stargazing Calendar for January 2013

    January 2, 2013 /

    On the night of January 3 and 4 the Quadrantids meteor shower will peak. It is an above average shower, with up to 40 meteors per hour at the peak. Some meteors can be visible from January 1 - 5. Unfortunately the near last quarter moon will hide many of the fainter meteors with its glare.

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    Paul Tomaszewski
  • Science,  Space

    Monthly Stargazing Calendar for December 2012

    December 5, 2012 /

    On December 3 Jupiter was at Opposition. The giant planet was at its closest approach to Earth and its was fully illuminated by the Sun. Jupiter will still be very bright in the sky for the next few weeks. This is the best time to view and photograph Jupiter and its moons.

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    Paul Tomaszewski
  • Science,  Space

    Monthly Stargazing Calendar for November 2012

    November 4, 2012 /

    The month of November will be quite eventful when it comes to astronomical events, especially the second half of the month when we will be able to observe two eclipses, a meteor shower and a planetary conjunction. First of all, on November 13 there will be a total solar eclipse.

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    Paul Tomaszewski
  • Science,  Space

    Nearest Exoplanet Discovered in the Alpha Centauri System

    October 17, 2012 /

    Astronomers from the European Southern Observatory have discovered the nearest extrasolar planet to date, in the Alpha Centauri star system 4.3 light years away. The system is composed of three stars -- two stars similar in size to our Sun orbiting close to each other and…

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    Paul Tomaszewski
  • Orionids Meteor Shower 2007
    Science,  Space

    Monthly Stargazing Calendar for October 2012

    October 1, 2012 /

    By the end of this month on October 20 and 21 the Orionids meteor shower will peak. It is an average shower producing about 20 meteors per hour at the peak. This shower usually peaks on the 21st, but it is highly irregular. A good show could be experienced from October 20 to 24, and some meteors may be seen any time from October 17 to 25.

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    Paul Tomaszewski
  • Science,  Space

    Monthly Stargazing Calendar for September 2012

    September 1, 2012 /

    By the end of the month on September 29, Uranus will be at opposition. The gas giant will be at its closest approach to Earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. This makes it the best time to view Uranus. Due to its distance, it will only appear as a tiny blue-green dot in all but the most powerful telescopes.

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    Paul Tomaszewski
  • Science,  Space

    Monthly Stargazing Calendar for August 2012

    August 4, 2012 /

    This month will be very eventful when it comes to astronomy and space exploration. First off on August 6 the Curiosity Rover, also known as Mars Science Laboratory (MSL), is scheduled to land on the red planet at 5:31 AM UTC.

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    Paul Tomaszewski
  • Science,  Space

    Monthly Stargazing Calendar for July 2012

    July 8, 2012 /

    Most of this month will be rather uneventful when it comes to astronomical events, but at the end of the month, on July 28 and 29 we will witness the Southern Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower. The Delta Aquarids can produce about 20 meteors per hour at their peak.

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    Paul Tomaszewski
  • Science,  Space

    Monthly Stargazing Calendar for June 2012

    June 5, 2012 /

    Today on June 5 we will have the chance to witness the transit of Venus across the Sun. This extremely rare event will be entirely visible throughout most of eastern Asia, eastern Australia, and Alaska.

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    Paul Tomaszewski
  • Aquarius Constellation Map IAU
    Science,  Space

    Monthly Stargazing Calendar for May 2012

    May 7, 2012 /

    On May 5, 6 we witnessed the Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower. It is a a light shower, usually producing about 10 meteors per hour at the peak. The full moon ruined the show this year, washing out all but the brightest meteors with its glare.

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    Paul Tomaszewski
  • Saturn By Cassini During Equinox 2008
    Science,  Space

    Monthly Stargazing Calendar for April 2012

    April 4, 2012 /

    On April 15 the planet Saturn will be at Opposition. The ringed giant will be at its closest approach to the Earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. It will be the best time to view and photograph Saturn and its moons.

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    Paul Tomaszewski
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