There will be a free web-based seminar for people interested in learning about performing spectroscopy from their backyard sponsored by the RAS Observatory and...
Thanks Sean It has been a trying summer. Work has been tough and my region has been impacted by multiple hurricanes. I am hoping I can get a better balance...
Free web-based Asteroid hunting Seminar - Saturday 11-19-05 You may be interested in this seminar on asteroid hunting using the internet as a resource. ...
I just wanted to let everyone know of the the latest project from the AAAA. It is an Astronomer's Messier Journal, an Observing Log Book. It turned out quite...
I received this today, and want to pass it along. Ed Flaspoehler, AAAA To: All Astronomy Clubs in Texas (as well as PAS in LA): Re: Deep South Texas...
In a message dated 11/19/2005 6:51:08 AM Central Standard Time, TNTrees@ writes: How can we contact Jason to get more info? Thanks. Terry Sorry. I did not...
Japanese probe - Hayabusa had touched down on asteroid itokawa afterall A Japanese spacecraft successfully touched down on an asteroid as part of a landmark...
Hayabusa is Successfull in landing and collecting Samples A Japanese spacecraft Hayabusa apparently succeeded in landing on an asteroid and collecting surface...
Well done to Japan's team that put this together! Even if no sample gets all the way back to Earth, the mission is already a tremendous success in accuracy...
Scientists find possible birth of tiniest known solar system Astronomers report a tiny "failed star" possibly in the process of forming a solar system a...
Chandra & Hubble Discover Possible Miniature Solar System Astronomers have discovered what they believe is the birth of the smallest known solar system....
I just got in my copies of the RASC Observer's Handbook 2006. This is the one book you need, even if you don't buy any other Astronomy book this year. ...
Fifty-one years ago, Ann Hodges of Sylacauga, AL became the recipient of that rarest and rightfully unwelcome of all astronomic gifts—a meteorite-induced ...
Good article, thanks for sharing. It does shred some common myths. Eugene ... From: Quad-A@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Quad-A@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Manoj...
My pleasure Eugene. BTW I am afraid we havnt had any serious project together for long now. The Toutatis was the last serious one that I can recall. That was...
Ah, a serious project. I'm game to work on one. Winter is a great time to dream up projects ( I tend not to do observing in the winter months as it is just...
Solar Watch - BIG SUNSPOT ! Sunspot 826 is still growing. Barely visible only a few days ago, it is now a behemoth as wide as the planet Jupiter. Take a look...
Manoj Pai and I are working on coming up with ideas, and certainly welcome -- and encourage -- ideas from everyone. Seems like a successful project would *...
Venus Watch : Venus Brightest Today on December 9, 2005 ! Enjoy ! If you've looked in the west after sunset, you know there's a brilliant light shining there...
We are all used to the term "First On the Moon". TV programs, biographies, First Day Covers, Special Stamps, Magazine Covers like National Geographic, Time ...
"Great Geminids!" on Dec.13/14, 2005 On December 13 and 14, 2005, fragments of the mysterious asteroid 3200 Phaethon will strike Earth's atmosphere and produce...
"Great Geminids!" on Dec.13/14, 2005 On December 13 and 14, 2005, fragments of the mysterious asteroid 3200 Phaethon will strike Earth's atmosphere and produce...