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By Kat Troche
Millions were able to experience the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, inspiring folks to become amateur astronomers – hooray!… Continue reading.
by David H. Levy
A Total Eclipse of the Sun, part Two.
This is a story, not a report on observations.
On April 8, a total eclipse of the Sun tracked across Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Most of the United Staes enjoyed clear weather, and most of Canada did too.… Continue reading.
Longtime DAS Member and Chief Observer Jack Eastman traveled to Poplar Bluff, Missouri via Texas, courtesy of his friend and caregiver Dave Zielsdorf, to see the April 8 solar eclipse. Jack took his antique 3.5″ Alvan Clark & Sons telescope (circa 1870), using the Herschel wedge to make projections during the partial phases, then doing direct observations through it during the total phase.… Continue reading.
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The NSN program supports astronomy clubs across the USA dedicated to astronomy outreach. Visit nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov to find local clubs, events, and more!
Participate in Eclipse Science
By Kat Troche
April is NASA’s Citizen Science Month, and there is no shortage of projects available.… Continue reading.
David H. Levy
As I am writing this April 2024 edition of Skyward, in less than a month there will be a total eclipse of the Sun. The Moon’s great shadow will trace a path across North America, including the United States, and Eastern Canada.… Continue reading.
By Mike Hotka
Over the past few months, I have shared my observing process with you. This process is what I use today to plan, execute and record my observing outings.
A simple way to get started observing is to find a pre-made list of objects to observe and then, one by one, check the objects you observe off this list.… Continue reading.
by David H. Levy
In the autumn of 1976, my first, “practice wife” and I visited Safed in northern Israel. In addition to being shown a 400-year-old Torah, we were introduced to the idea that Jewish mysticism, known as “Kabbalah”, got its start and flourished there.… Continue reading.
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The NSN program supports astronomy clubs across the USA dedicated to astronomy outreach. Visit nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov to find local clubs, events, and more!
By Kat Troche
Winter in the northern hemisphere offers crisp, clear (and cold!)… Continue reading.