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This topic was borrowed from Astronomy.com.
It could very well be part of the presentation we will be enjoying at our
September 4th, PAS Meeting, when David Williams tells us about
Mars. You won't want to miss this meeting. We will see you there.
http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=7296
Posted by Terri at 9:09 AM
Thought you'd be interested in some events that are happening in the world.
I got this from Astronomy Magazine.
These are NOT PAS events.
However, they should be great fun.
If you get to attend and would like to write a review for the PAStimes Newsletter or this blog, please send it to Events@pasaz.org. We'd love to hear from you.
Upcoming events:
August 28-31: Oregon Star Party, Ochoco National Forest, Oregon
September 25-October 5: Okie-Tex Star Party, Kenton Oklahoma
September 13-14: Pacific Astronomy and Telescope Show in
......Pasadena, California
September 24-27: Enchanted Skies Star Party, Socorro, New Mexico
September 25-28: Great Lakes Star Gaze, Gladwin, Michigan
Posted by Terri at 9:06 AM
http://www.wired.com/science/space/news/2008/08/space_limits
Received above link from William.
Enjoy!
Posted by Terri at 10:17 AM
DOUBLE MOON TRANSIT ACROSS JUPITER
Sept 7th 5:15pm for 25 minutes
If you have a telescope, take it out and view this awesome event!
Jupiter will be East of the Moon by Sagittarius.
The Great red spot is also visible that night.
Dennis Writes:
double Jupiter transit of two moon eclipsing at same time. Date for this rare event is Sept 7th(sunday) at 5:15pm for about 25minutes long duration.
Thank you Dennis for this awesome event!!!
Terri
Posted by Terri at 9:25 AM
