As a starter Click here to listen to some profound words from Monty Python (Weather Permitting for outdoor activities) National Astronomy Day is almost here! (04/30/08) National Astronomy Day was started as a day to bring astronomy to the public. This year it is falls on Saturday, May 10. We have several public events planned on and around National Astronomy Day. For more info on the history of National Astronomy Day, check out http://www.astroleague.org/al/astroday/astrofacts.html Here is what we will be up to... Safe Solar Viewing on the College Green - Thursday, May 8, from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Safe Solar Viewing at the Farmers' Market - Saturday, May 10, from 10 am to 1 pm at the Athens Farmers' Market at University Mall. We will then move the telescopes to the Eclipse Town in The Plains for some Safe Solar Viewing at the Appalachian Spring Festival. Open Telescope Night on the College Green - Friday, May 9 or Saturday, May 10 from 9 - 11. The weather will choose the evening for us. Everyone is encourage to come on out and bring their equipment or look through whatever equipment is set-up. If you would like to bring your scope out for the safe solar viewing, please call Maryann Hartwick at 707-7550.
Lunar Picture of the Day from Chuck Wood
Lunar Eclipse Photos from SEOAS members - February 20, 2008 Travis Milliken - partial eclipse at this point Travis Milliken - total eclipse at this point Phil Armstrong - partial eclipse at this point Phil Armstrong - partial eclipse at this point Phil Armstrong - partial eclipse at this point Phil Armstrong - total eclipse at this point Star Parties Late spring, summer and early fall are the times for multiday big star parties. Here you can meet fellow amateur astronomers, hear talks from well known astronomers or amateur astronomers, look and / or photograph celestial objects from telescopes free (almost) from light pollution, see other telescopes and how they work, and see vendors who show their products and may raffle off some of them. Star parties are generally held as close to the new moon as is practical. The biggest parties are generally far from Athens in places such as California, Texas, and Nebraska. Smaller parties are close by and here we list three typical ones that are coming up (as of late July - many have already been held). (A list of some of the major national parties is given by clicking here) Broken links, comments, complaints, suggestions, corrections and so forth should be sent to Maryann Hartwick, president of SEOAS. Since total yearly sunshine gives a good approximation of total yearly clear night skies, the following will explain why many people in this neck of the country get a bit frustrated with cloudy weather. In this graphic, you can zoon in by adjusting the vertical gizmo and use your cursor to scroll the image in different directions. This website last updated on 04/30/08
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