Members Reports

Registration Required. Go to: https://bit.ly/TerryGarciaTalk On Wednesday, May 8th at 7:00 PM, ET, Hamptons Observatory and co-host East Hampton Library are delighted to present a free, virtual lecture by Terry Garcia, former National Geographic Executive Vice President and Chief Science & Exploration Officer, who’ll discuss his new book, The Future of Exploration: Discovering the Uncharted Frontiers of Science, Technology, and Human Potential, an anthology by 36 of the world’s most renowned explorers and visionaries. Exploration is as old as humankind, but there are still surprises that await us. With technology opening ...

Stelliferous

. . Stelliferous . . Stelliferous the stars o’erspread that lace the heavens overhead and sparkle plentifully bright to grace the atramental night when face of lumined sol has fled. . Sidereals the skies embed bejeweling where dreamers tread to render poets’ fancies quite stelliferous. . With wonderment the welkin’s wed to linger long in starry bed ‘midst tapestries all strands unite of infinite supernal light e’er woven with celestial thread stelliferous. . . ~ Harley White . . * * * * * * * * * . ...
Join us for our next #GlobalAstronomyMonth livestream: Eclipse Ambassador Program by Astronomical Society of the Pacific with guest speaker Shanil Virani Astronomer, educator, co-author of Daughter of the Stars, & creator/host of Our Island Universe. Tuesday Apr 23 @ 11 am EDT/Apr 23 1500 UTC This event will be livestreamed on AWB's X (Twitter), YouTube and Facebook #GAM2024 #Accessibility #Inclusion
Registration Required. Go to: https://bit.ly/TerryGarciaTalk On Wednesday, May 8th, from 7:00 - 8:00 PM, ET, Hamptons Observatory and co-host East Hampton Library are delighted to present a free, virtual lecture by Terry Garcia, former National Geographic Executive Vice President and Chief Science & Exploration Officer, who’ll discuss his new book, The Future of Exploration: Discovering the Uncharted Frontiers of Science, Technology, and Human Potential, an anthology by 36 of the world’s most renowned explorers and visionaries. Exploration is as old as humankind, but there are still surprises that await us. With technology ...

Cosmic Travails

. . Cosmic Travails . . Cosmic travails in heavens viewed attest to Mother Nature’s brood uncountable in boundless skies infinities our mind denies or cannot grasp through senses skewed. . In solar sphere we have debuted as animals with aptitude to seek beyond our wheres and whys cosmic travails. . Are humans just an interlude in stellar art’s creative mood, developmental enterprise awaiting wisdom to arise, albeit deeming they’ve construed cosmic travails? . . ~ Harley White . . * * * * * * * * * . . The ...

SIMPLY STUNNING

Image details: Artist's impression of the black hole binary system in NGC 3201 Credit: ESO/L. Calçada/spaceengine.org https://www.eso.org/public/images/eso1802a/ ––– | SIMPLY STUNNING | S imply stunning is the place that stretches high above our parent planet We know it a little, however we're still far from comprehensive understanding Simply stunning is our parent planet albeit we don't care it properly We aren't here forever nor do our children, nevertheless, somebody will, undoubtedly Simply stunning is this place high above: immensity that intrigues and terrifies ...
Join us for our next #GlobalAstronomyMonth webinar: Space Trash Signs - a creative public awareness campaign about space pollution by Serviceplan Group Apr 17 @ 1 pm EDT/Apr 17 1700 UTC This event will be livestreamed on AWB's X (Twitter), YouTube and Facebook #GAM2024 #GlobalConnections

The Hubble ULLYSES

. . The Hubble ULLYSES . / Blind Homer, Greek poet, who saw beyond sight, composed the great epic, the Odyssey tale of Odysseus, Latin Ulysses, quite iconic as hero, in ten-year travail . who strove in voyage legendary in scope to find his way home after decade-long war ‘midst obstacles monstrous, past limits of hope through thick and through thin to his Ithaca shore. . ULLYSES, here acronym for Hubble plan of Legacy Library of astrals young, is studying two fledgling star types in scan, both super-hot, massive and blue ones unsung . as yet, such as in thirty Doradus ...

What is an eclipse

An eclipse is full of surprising events : The chill that sets in, the darkening of the site (curiously not at the same speed between the eye and the camera), the hundreds of crescents on the tree leaves (or the salad mixers), the flying shadows, the inexorability of the sequences, the birds skimming the ground at full speed, the planets in broad daylight, the hole in the clouds because of the cold, swearing when you forgot a procedure when taking pictures, the screams of ecstasy, the feeling of being crushed when the shadow hits you, the Sun and Moon seeming very close, just above the atmosphere, the diamond ring to crown and close the event, the group ...
Our morning was truly magical as we gathered with over 500+ enthusiastic people, including many kids, to witness the partial solar eclipse event! Through eclipse glass, the telescope and the sunspot, we marvelled at the beauty of the Sun and the Moon dancing in the sky and were delighted to see some sunspots! What an incredible experience of nature's wonders! #eclipse #GAM2024
It was great to see the eclipse in its totaliy, perfectly centered, and I got some great pictures and videos. It was very busy with traffic backed up for miles after the event. I took one great picture and it is posted on the blog to share with you. I hope everyone got to see the eclipse as it will not happen in another 20 years. Best wishes and clear skies! Note: I had to turn the picture on its side, 90 degrees counter-clockwise, to accomidate this posting because of limitations for posting pictures. The red flare line to the right, should be on the bottom of the picture. That is the diamond ring getting ready to appear, just after totality as viewed from ...

Eclipse T-Shirts

Our souvenir eclipse T-shirts are still available to all members and friends.. These are made for us thanks to Celestron. Proceeds of the sales help AWB with our efforts AND are a great eclipse souvenir. Get yours today before they sell out. https://celestron.threadless.com/designs/celestron-and-awb-one-people-one-eclipse
With just a few hours away from the total eclipse in Arkansas with its totality at 1:50:05 p.m., I awate my reservation in downtown Russellville at noon where many representatives are awaiting for the event. We have NASA doing a research study on the eclipse, several noted Astronomers and even one Astronaut are attending the event including me, and people from several different states and countries all gathering in this almost rural city to see the eclipse in its totality. Me, being an original residence and growing up in this town makes it special to me that so many people are coming to my home town for this event including NASA. I have handed out many cards ...
Its Saturday and everyone is arriving in town for the Total Solar Eclipse. We will see it in its totality because we are right at the center of the event. NASA is in town to study the eclipse and today at 10 AM they gave a lecture outside about the event. They will be here through Monday having lectures every day at the same time. I made the 5 PM News last night as I was interviewed by an ABC affiliate KHBS/KHOG channel 40/29. I will be here in Russellville promoting AWB every day until Monday. We are hoping for clear skies as we may have some clouds that are forcasted. I will be posting every day and will have some pictures and videos to share after the event. ...

Eclipse Facts and Fancies

. . Eclipse Facts and Fancies . .. When the Moon moves between the Earth and Sun then comes a rare happening that can stun, above all a syzygy alliance, the term from the Greek in astro-science. . Once solar eclipses in history were viewed as a frightening mystery. Cultural superstitions abounded as rumors spread far and wide unfounded. . Many imagined the light was devoured by dragons or beasts super empowered. Herodotus wrote of one that brought peace and made warring factions their battle cease. . The Chinese of old took drastic measures against stargazers for drunken pleasures ...
Discovering the solar system: projects for the keen–eyed, camera–toting, and binocular wielding observer The “ Big Moon” Illusion a naked eye and camera activity Casual skywatchers since the time of the ancient Greeks have seen the rising moon as appearing much larger than after it has climbed higher in the sky. The moon is often portrayed in film and television as being very large and bright when it is near the horizon. All this flies in the face of the fact that the actual apparent size of the moon, whether it is rising or it is at its highest point in the sky is quite small. Fully extend your arm and outstretch your hand. The moon’s apparent ...
Another very cool poster shared by NC Norm Marizga from Science Stars Magazine! Thanks for sharing! Science Stars Magazine It's that time of the year again - Global Astronomy Month (GAM) is here! Every April, we celebrate the wonders of the universe together. An annual event in April organised by Astronomers Without Borders (AWB) engages people in worldwide activities like stargazing events,lectures,workshops, and online discussions to promote awareness and appreciation of astronomy. What exciting activities do you have planned for this year's Global Astronomy Month? Share with us! #astronomy ...
Happy Global Astronomy Month (GAM)! Check out this beautiful GAM poster shared by National Coordinator Norm Marizga! Noveleta Astronomical and Meteorological Society Join us at Noveleta Astronomical and Meteorological Society as we celebrate Global Astronomy Month, marveling at the boundless wonders of the night sky and embracing the spirit of cosmic exploration together. ------ Do you have any artwork or posters to share about GAM? You can post them as a member report and share your work with the community.
MyNBC5 is the source for Burlington and Plattsburgh breaking news, weather and daily local news coverage. They also ran a news story about our recycling program and you can watch the video here: How your eclipse glasses can get a second life
WCAX-TV is Vermont's Own, founded in the Green Mountains of Vermont to serve the region with the most local news, weather and sports coverage for Vermont, North Country New York and the Upper Valley. Click on the link below to watch the news video about our eclipse glasses recycling program in Vermont. Link: CSWD collecting used glasses after eclipse