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Welcome to Astronomy for Everyone
This group was created for anyone who is interested in astronomy. It doesn't matter what your educational level is, whether you're a professional astronomer, an amateur astronomer or just someone who loves looking up at the night sky and would like to know more about what's out there.
Do not be afraid to ask questions. That's what we're here for. If I or someone else does not know the answer to a particular question, then we'll do our best to find the answer for you or direct you to a reference where you may find the answer yourself.
Above all, have fun! If you're not having fun, then you're not doing it right.
To find out information about sky conditions in your area and to learn how to use the Clear Sky Clock, click on the Clear Sky Clock thumbnail below:
Clear Sky Clock
Links to valuable astronomical resources:
Astronomy Picture of the Day
NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center
AAVSO: American Association of Variable Star Observers
NASA - Eclipse Home Page
Astronomy Clubs in United States
Astronomy.com
SkyandTelescope.com
Gamma-ray Burst Real-time Sky Map
Have fun!
Eric
Do not be afraid to ask questions. That's what we're here for. If I or someone else does not know the answer to a particular question, then we'll do our best to find the answer for you or direct you to a reference where you may find the answer yourself.
Above all, have fun! If you're not having fun, then you're not doing it right.
To find out information about sky conditions in your area and to learn how to use the Clear Sky Clock, click on the Clear Sky Clock thumbnail below:
Clear Sky Clock
Links to valuable astronomical resources:
Astronomy Picture of the Day
NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center
AAVSO: American Association of Variable Star Observers
NASA - Eclipse Home Page
Astronomy Clubs in United States
Astronomy.com
SkyandTelescope.com
Gamma-ray Burst Real-time Sky Map
Have fun!
Eric
Hubble Snaps First Photo Of Planet Circling A Star
"It took about seven years, but NASA has finally found a planet that circles another star.
NASA said Thursday that the planet is estimated to be less than three times Jupiter's mass, and the star is part of the constellation Piscis Australis, or the "Southern Fish." The finding has been published in the Nov. 14 issue of Science magazine.
Scientists believe that the planet may have a Saturn-like ring of ice and dust that reflects starlight, since it's brighter than expected for its size"
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"It took about seven years, but NASA has finally found a planet that circles another star.
NASA said Thursday that the planet is estimated to be less than three times Jupiter's mass, and the star is part of the constellation Piscis Australis, or the "Southern Fish." The finding has been published in the Nov. 14 issue of Science magazine.
Scientists believe that the planet may have a Saturn-like ring of ice and dust that reflects starlight, since it's brighter than expected for its size"
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The shuttle is scheduled to blast of tomorrow evening (Fri 11/14) at 7:55 PM. The path takes it up the East Coast, and may be visible from Boston about 8 minutes after blast-off. It will arrive at the Space Station 2 days later.
A classmate of mine, Mike Fincke, is on the ISS right this very moment! It is his second tour on the ISS.
A classmate of mine, Mike Fincke, is on the ISS right this very moment! It is his second tour on the ISS.
"Great Viewing TONIGHT (10/24): a large rocket will liftoff from Vandenberg tonight at 7:28PM. The rocket and trails should be visible anywhere in San Diego by looking north-west after 7:28PM. The rocket will have multiple stages and travel with a firetail heading south, staying off the coast. Could be spectacular, especially if the tail lights up in the sunlight when the rocket climbs high enough."
Large Hadron Collider: Why we're all in love with the 'God particle' machine
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I remember reading about this years ago and it's now become a reality. I think this is really exciting...no matter what happens. I've read in several articles the team is going to do some test runs and make sure the system runs correctly before they really let it do it's work.
I've also heard some really interesting theories about what could happen...from opening other dimensions in time to creating a black hole right here on earth.
I tend to agree with Stephen Hawking...we won't find the "God" particle here!
Any experts on this site who want to tell us what to expect or what can potentially happen?
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I remember reading about this years ago and it's now become a reality. I think this is really exciting...no matter what happens. I've read in several articles the team is going to do some test runs and make sure the system runs correctly before they really let it do it's work.
I've also heard some really interesting theories about what could happen...from opening other dimensions in time to creating a black hole right here on earth.
I tend to agree with Stephen Hawking...we won't find the "God" particle here!
Any experts on this site who want to tell us what to expect or what can potentially happen?
Last night, as I was sitting out on the deck, looking up at the stars, I noticed a flash of light, near Deneb, just to the right of it.
It was a regular light, like a pulse flashing. and wasnt the same size everytime,. after a while, it moved off a little more to the right, then was gone.
I watched this light flash, for about 20 minutes, even going in to get my binoculars to see if I could see it better as to what it was.
the sky was dark, low altitude, wispy clouds, spotty in the night sky. Binoculars showed many many stars around the sky. I thought at first, it may have been lightning, but lightning wouldnt keep pulsating in the same spot, especially for 20 minutes.
I thought it may be an airport light, (beacon or whatever) but there was no clouds to speak of in the area I was looking, to reflect off of. Which reflection, is what I really thought it may have been, and it appeared that way, to me.
We often sit out on the deck and look at the stars at night, sometimes from the hottub, othertimes from the swing.
I try to point out stars to my wife, and tell her the names, though I am often wrong when I get out the skymap, but she still seems impressed. LOL
It was about 10:30pm, August 22nd, (last night) that I saw the pulsating light. Looking at Deneb, it "appeared" to be about 2-4 inches from Deneb, kinda towards Cygnus, or the middle of the "northern cross" in that area.. if looking in that area, you wouldnt have missed it. it also "appeared" to be about 1" diameter, oblong kinda" and as I said, seemed to be a reflection of some sort, or some sort of electrical activity (to me)
oh yeah, I had not been drinking either.. LOL
Papaw
It was a regular light, like a pulse flashing. and wasnt the same size everytime,. after a while, it moved off a little more to the right, then was gone.
I watched this light flash, for about 20 minutes, even going in to get my binoculars to see if I could see it better as to what it was.
the sky was dark, low altitude, wispy clouds, spotty in the night sky. Binoculars showed many many stars around the sky. I thought at first, it may have been lightning, but lightning wouldnt keep pulsating in the same spot, especially for 20 minutes.
I thought it may be an airport light, (beacon or whatever) but there was no clouds to speak of in the area I was looking, to reflect off of. Which reflection, is what I really thought it may have been, and it appeared that way, to me.
We often sit out on the deck and look at the stars at night, sometimes from the hottub, othertimes from the swing.
I try to point out stars to my wife, and tell her the names, though I am often wrong when I get out the skymap, but she still seems impressed. LOL
It was about 10:30pm, August 22nd, (last night) that I saw the pulsating light. Looking at Deneb, it "appeared" to be about 2-4 inches from Deneb, kinda towards Cygnus, or the middle of the "northern cross" in that area.. if looking in that area, you wouldnt have missed it. it also "appeared" to be about 1" diameter, oblong kinda" and as I said, seemed to be a reflection of some sort, or some sort of electrical activity (to me)
oh yeah, I had not been drinking either.. LOL
Papaw
I posted this an another group and wanted to share it here. Whether you believe him or not, the question still arises...are we alone in the Universe?
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If you enjoy looking up and would like to be better advised,
go to the website "About.com" When it opens you have a choice of many items and ideas but the one for the stars is 'SPACE / ASTRONOMY' Click on that and you get all kinds of info, from the basics to equipment. I'm glad I'm a member of this group to be able to invite your attention.
go to the website "About.com" When it opens you have a choice of many items and ideas but the one for the stars is 'SPACE / ASTRONOMY' Click on that and you get all kinds of info, from the basics to equipment. I'm glad I'm a member of this group to be able to invite your attention.
