STARGAZER for Dec. 1, 2007 It's Time to Start Watching for Mars OK, now it really is time to start watching for Mars. No, it won't look as big as a full...
If you haven't started looking at Mars, nows the time. It isn't going to be super big this time around, but you can see some details on it even at that. Here's...
Does anyone have an electronic version of the checklist for the Herschell II list? I think it appears as pages 7-10 from the Herschell II manual of the AL. ...
I have started a new blog to feature photos of comet observations. Comet Observers Blog http://cometobservers.blogspot.com/ In 2001, I created the Comets...
I received this from Jim Roe in St. Louis, via the MSRAL Yahoo Group, and wanted to share it with you. Ed Flaspoehler, Dallas We have started to present some...
STARGAZER for Dec. 15, 2007 Dispelling Dangerous Theories The other day old Zeke told me he wanted to dispel a couple of dumb and dangerous theories he'd...
Comet Tuttle appeared to pass by Galaxy M101 last night. The skies in my area north of Atlanta were cloudy, but fortunately I had reserved some time with the...
STARGAZER for Dec. 29, 2007 Earth Closest to the Sun On Jan. 2, in the heart of winter, we will be closer to the Sun than at any point in the year, a fact...
STARGAZER #470 for Jan. 12, 2008 Looking Forward to 2008 Standing at the beginning of 2008, the Stargazer extends his best wishes to all. Hopefully, 2007 was...
To Astronomical League ALCors, club officers and Regional Officers: ________________________________ The January 2008 "What's Up with the Astronomical League'...
STARGAZER #471 for Jan. 26, 2008 The King and Queen Meet in the Morning Friday morning (Feb. 1), Jupiter, the king of the sky gods, and Venus, the queen,...
If any of you are member of AL or part of a club that has an affiliation, you can sign earn a silver certificate for your sketches/ photography and / or ccd...
STARGAZER for Feb. 9, 2008 Total Eclipse of the Moon Hope you got up early Feb. 1 to see Venus and Jupiter team up low in the east. The two brightest...
STARGAZER #475 for Mar. 22, 2008 Pirates' Eye Patch Have you ever wondered why pirates are often shown with an eye patch? I've assumed the patch covered a...
STARGAZER #476 for April 5, 2008 Cosmic Sizes and Distances Tuesday evening the crescent Moon will graze the Pleiades star cluster low in the west after dark...
Greetings folks, Here is a decent but alarming article on the light pollution and its impact. A gist here * "Poorly planned lighting can adversely affect...
Green Bank Star Quest V The "Quest" Continues ! Combining Optical and Radio Astronomy at One Event Come join us July 2nd- 5th, 2008 under the dark skies of...
I am passing these titles on to the group, as some of you many find them of interest. Thanks, Ed Flaspoehler, AAAA ... From: Cambridge University Press...
Sorry Stargazer is late.??I've just returned from my 50th Clear Creek High School reunion and am still in shock at how old my former classmates have gotten!?...
STARGAZER #479 for May 17, 2008 Mars Passes through the Beehive The night sky is about to present an early evening show well worth a look--not a flashy...
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Some of you may find this interesting. Ed Flasepoehler ... From: Cambridge University Press <alerts@...> Sent: Fri, 30 May 2008 1:36 pm Subject: New...
STARGAZER #480 for May 31, 2008 Where Are Venus and Mercury? Other than the Moon and fleeting objects like bright meteors and artificial satellites, the...