Astronomy - Ch. 2: Understanding the Night Sky (11 of 23) How to Find the Zodiacs
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Astronomy - Ch. 2: Understanding the Night Sky (13 of 23) Why Do We Have Seasons?
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Kepler #39;s New Astronomy: Part IV (2/4)
This class will briefly cover chapters 45-50 of Johannes Kepler #39;s New Astronomy. Kepler, now absolutely certain that Mars does not move in a circle, sets out to implement his physical hypothesis...
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For thousands of years people have looked up at night into the void of outer space and gazed at the stars and planets.
In Northern New Jersey there are quite a few of these people as evidenced by the number of amateur astronomy clubs. With a current star chart and a good cloudless night, anyone can begin learning about the universe we live in. A star chart for your area can be found on the Internet or in your local paper. The New York Times publishes a star chart weekly in the Sunday edition that is good for the following week. Binoculars are an excellent next step for beginners who then may move on to a telescope.
In 2002 and 2003, a good subject for observation is Saturn. New Jersey and the rest of the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward Saturn where it is high above the horizon, buildings and trees. Saturn's light is passing though the least amount of atmosphere creating the perfect conditions for viewing. Last year, Mars, named for the Roman god of war, was prominent in the sky. Now Saturn, the bringer of wisdom, rules the night sky. Saturn has the most moons of any planet with more than twenty and was one of the first objects observed by Galileo through the newly invented telescope in 1610.
To Galileo, Saturn's unusual shape presented a mystery until another astronomer, Christiaan Huygens, correctly identified Saturn as a sphere with disc-like rings around it. The space between the outermost and the inner ring is called the Cassini Division which was discovered in 1676. The spacecraft Pioneer 11 and Voyager 2 visited Saturn between 1979 and 1981. The Cassini-Huygens Satellite is on it's way to Saturn and it's moon Titan to begin orbiting Saturn on July 1, 2004.
The time Saturn takes to go once around the sun, a Saturn year, is a little more than 29 Earth years. The last time Saturn and it's rings were in the same position was 1972. During the mid to late 1980's, Saturn was very low in the sky and viewing was diminished by the haze of the Earth's atmosphere.
This year, the Earth will be the closest to Saturn since 1975. The rings change their tilt because Saturn's axis, like Earth, is tilted at an angle to the sun. The rings in the current position clearly display the Cassini Division. As Saturn orbits the sun, the tilt causes it to have different seasons similar to what happens one Earth. This change is evidenced by the position of the rings. In the time lapse images above, the Hubble Space Telescope recorded this change over a five year period beginning in 1996 and continuing to the year 2000.
False color image of Saturn using the Hubble Space Telescope's Near Infrared Camera and Multi-Object Spectrometer (NICMOS), April 23, 1998.
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The Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) Planetarium in Branchburg will offer a day of programs for the entire family in celebration of Astronomy Day on Saturday, Oct. 4. Participants may attend from 2-5 or 6-9 p.m.
Visitors will be introduced to the Planetariums 3M Observatory for solar observing during the day, or will get a chance to take peeks of the Moon and other celestial objects in the evening sky. Some of the activities will include viewing a scale model of the solar system or using ones body to tell time on a sundial. A light pollution demonstration also is planned. The event is appropriate for families with children ages 6 and older. Participants are invited to see one or two of four planetarium shows scheduled:
Fall Skies, 3 p.m. Explore the night sky under the Planetarium dome with an expert guide. Learn what stars, planets and constellations are visible in tonights sky. The constellations Andromeda, Pegasus and Cassiopeia are easy to find.
Laser Pop Rock, 4 p.m. Enjoy a laser light show featuring such songs as Yellow Submarine by the Beatles, Party Rock by LMFAO, and Let It Go from Disneys Frozen.
Fall Skies, 7 p.m. Explore the night sky under the Planetarium dome with an expert guide. Learn what stars, planets and constellations are visible in tonights sky. The constellations Andromeda, Pegasus and Cassiopeia are easy to find.
Laser Grateful Dead, 8 p.m. Enjoy the Planetariums newest laser rock concert, which includes such classics as Truckin', Touch of Grey, and Sugar Magnolia.
All of the Astronomy Day activities are free of charge, but there is a cost for the star shows and laser concerts. Tickets cost $7 for one show or $13 for two shows. Reservations for the shows are strongly suggested.
For additional information about Astronomy Day or to make reservations, call 908-231-8805 or visit raritanval.edu/planetarium.
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ATLANTADr. Petrus Martens, a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Georgia State University, has received a three-year, $1.2 million NASA Grand Challenge grant to develop a system to predict solar cycles and determine the long-term frequency of events such as solar flares, potentially more than a decade in advance.
Martens is collaborating with an international team of researchers from India, England, Scotland and France, as well as NASA's Ames Research Center in California's Silicon Valley and the National Solar Observatory in Tucson, Ariz.
"We think we can forecast the cycle about 11 years ahead, so one cycle," Martens said. "We will use the latest data both from ground-based observatories and spacecraft because they set the conditions for the future. We will look at previous cycles for which we have data already, feed our programs with that and see what results come out. If we can do a couple of previous cycles correctly, we think we can confidently predict the future."
The researchers are developing a computer program that can simulate data and perform data analysis. They are using existing data from the National Solar Observatory, the Solar Dynamics Observatory and the Global Oscillation Network Group.
This research area is significant because of the solar cycle's potential economic impact on the United States. According to a 2008 National Academy of Sciences' report on the societal and economic impacts of severe space weather events, the economic costs of a "severe geomagnetic storm scenario" knocking out the power grid of the United States could be an estimated $1 to $2 trillion during the first year alone, with a recovery time of four to 10 years.
The sun goes through an 11-year cycle called the solar cycle, which has periods of increasing and decreasing magnetic activity. Sunspots, or regions on the solar surface that appear dark because they are cooler than surrounding areas, occur most frequently during the peak of the cycle and result in increased magnetic activity, solar flares and coronal mass ejections, which can be hazardous to Earth.
A solar flare is a large explosion on the surface of the sun that heats material to many millions of degrees and releases huge amounts of energy in the forms of electromagnetic radiation (Gamma rays and X-rays) and energetic particles (protons and electrons), according to NASA. Solar flares can pose health hazards to astronauts and people onboard flights near the North and South poles because of exposure to radiation. They can also disrupt radio communications, the Global Positioning System and satellites.
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Public invited to astronomy event in Alexander County
HIDDENITE, N.C. The public is invited to a night of star gazing with the Piedmont Amateur Astronomers Club at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area (Rocky Face Park) on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 8 to 11 p.m.
Club members will bring their high-powered telescopes and allow the public to view cosmic objects including galaxies, star clusters, and nebulas. Or you can bring your own telescope and join in the fun.
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Awareness Month Highlights the Benefits of Yoga Awareness Month Highlights the Benefits of Yoga
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September is National Yoga Month, a national observance designed to educate about the health benefits of yoga and to inspire a healthy lifestyle.Developed in India thousands of years ago, yoga has become an increasingly popular form of exercise.
September is National Yoga Month, a national observance designed to educate about the health benefits of yoga and to inspire a healthy lifestyle.Developed in India thousands of years ago, yoga has become an increasingly popular form of exercise.
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More than 30 cars registered for the show that was originally scheduled for Saturday, but was postponed due to the weather.
More than 30 cars registered for the show that was originally scheduled for Saturday, but was postponed due to the weather.
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Hospice Care Corporation held it's 26th annual Dr. D.R. Davis charity golf tournament on Sunday at the Preston County Country Club. It was the perfect opportunity to come out and play a round of golf, while helping a good cause at the same time.
Hospice Care Corporation held it's 26th annual Dr. D.R. Davis charity golf tournament on Sunday at the Preston County Country Club. It was the perfect opportunity to come out and play a round of golf, while helping a good cause at the same time.
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New Astronomy, Part IV (1/4)
This class covers the opening of Part IV (chapters 41-44), and shows that Mars does not move in a circle.
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Customer talks about her Outback Astronomy experience
Broken Hill resident came along to our sky show and agreed to talk about her experience. Outback Astronomy involves naked eye and binocular assisted viewing of our crisp, clear, vast outback...
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Astronomy - Ch. 2: Understanding the Night Sky (12 of 20) How to Find the Popular Constellations
Visit http://ilectureonline.com for more math and science lectures! In this video I will discuss the popular constellations and where to find them in the night sky.
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The Hong Kong Observatory delves into astronomy to deliver moon-watching tips for the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival, and shares the science behind its observations in popular classes.
All eyes will be on the skies on the eve of September 8, as families gather to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival and observe the full moon.
The experts at the Hong Kong Observatory tell us the moon will rise at 5:51pm, and it will reach its highest point known as the transit at 11:55pm.
Hong Kong Observatory Experimental Officer Dickson Lau said the moon will be only about 1,000 kilometres further away from the earth than it was on August 11, the date of the so-called supermoon.
If the weather condition is good, the moon will still be rather bright and round at night, and also look rather big, Mr Lau said.
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The Southwestern Illinois College Astronomy Club wants to explore the solar system with you this fall!
The club continues its series of talks about space and all its wonders at the Belleville Campus, 2500 Carlyle Ave. All meetings will be held in the Main Complex. The schedule of events for fall 2014 is as follows:
Are YOU the center of the universe? is Thursday, Sept. 18 from 6:30-8 p.m. in Room 1060. Have you ever wondered who or what exactly is the center of the universe? Christine Nobbe, a science, technology, engineering and mathematics educator, and self-described space geek, will lead a talk during which you will explore the universe to learn of new discoveries and find out who (or what) is at its center. This presentation also will include a joint meeting with the St. Louis Space Frontier society, a local chapter of the National Space Society.
Wow, curiosity, you make wonderful 3-D pictures! is Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10-11:30 a.m. in Room 2163. Have you ever wondered how 3-D media works? Karl M. Kindt III, adjunct instructor at Webster University, will present a workshop on how to make 3-D pictures using simple camera techniques and software. Bring your cell phone and digital camera to learn how to create 3-D photographs. Stereo photographs are used to explore the depth of a person, place or an object. By the end of this workshop, you will be a 3-D photographer. 3-D software for your cell phone and computer will be presented along with a special pair of 3-D glasses, which will be used to explore images of the moon, mars, people, places, works of art and more. Because this workshop is limited to 35 attendees, reservations are required. To reserve your spot, email kyle.stumbaugh@swic.edu.
Astronomy in cultures is Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 6-7 p.m. in the First Floor Lounge. As humans, we have always been curious and tried to make sense of our surroundings. By making connections with what we know, we have found ways to determine when to hunt for animals and when to plant and/or gather food. Over time, societies have interwoven the sun (Sol), the moon (Luna), the stars-constellations and the wandering stars into their lives. In this presentation, Club Adviser and SWIC Adjunct Faculty Member Kyle H. Stumbaugh will discuss how astronomical objects interrelate into the societys calendars, ceremonies and religions, and present a visual display of historical societies.
The sessions are free and open to the public. For more information, email Stumbaugh at kyle.stumbaugh@swic.edu or call 618-235-2700, ext. 5561.
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A Creation Adventure Part 1 - Creation Astronomy Now
It #39;s a Creation Adventure! Part 1 of 2 Vinnie and Joe discuss their recent trip to the Creation Museum in Kentucky in this 2 part series on the Creation Astronomy Now Podcast. VinSense Episode...
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Improvised Astronomy Ep. 3 - Stars
DISCLAIMER: Some facts may be incorrect if they are please comment which ones are incorrect so I can fix it. This was like the longest video I have made.
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ASTRONOMY buff Brian Woosnam has been writing his monthly stars column in the North Wales Pioneer's print edition for years.
We are bringing his guide to astronomy in North Wales online for the first time this month, which includes tips and details for events until the end of September.
Autumns advance gathers pace as the Sun heads southwards and after the Autumnal Equinox, when the Sun crosses the equator from North to South, which occurs at 03.29am on the 23rd, dark skies will set in from mid-evening. The Summer Triangle stars Deneb, Vega and Altair are still high a little west of south. The stars of summer slip towards the west throughout the month as the nights draw in and the sky darkens. They are replaced by the stars of autumn.
The planets Mars will to found low in the southwest evening twilight along with the planet Saturn in Libra. Jupiter will be in the eastern pre-dawn sky in Cancer.
The Moon First quarter Tuesday 2 Full moon Tuesday 9 Last quarter Tuesday 16
The full moon that occurs closest to the equinox is known as Harvest moon and this year its the full moon of the 9th September.
Events during September Monday 1st - look out for the waxing crescent moon, Mars and Saturn low down in the southwest around 9pm BST.
Llandrillo Astronomy Society Observation Night Tuesday 9 -We meet at the Llanelian community centre from 7.30pm anyone can come along and join in.
Entrance is 1, which covers the cost of hiring the hall and a cup of tea or coffee.
Anyone can ask advise on telescopes and any questions they might have about astronomy. Also tonight see the full moon this month is Harvest Moon see above notes.
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STARS: Llandrillo astronomy buff Brian Woosnam's September guide to the night sky
Kimberley students were taught valuable lessons about the night sky during a visit from University of WA experts.
Boffins helped uncover the universe to promote awareness and study opportunities at UWA during a week-long trip to Derby, 2390km from Perth.
The Aspire UWA team, together with the UWA School of Indigenous Studies, partnered with the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research and Rick Tonello from Astronomy Educational Services to deliver educational programs, including intensive sessions on AstroPhotoArt for selected students at Derby Senior High School.
Working in pairs sharing state-of-art equipment, six students had the opportunity to delve into the world of astronomy through photography.
Through daily two-hour lessons and two nighttime photo sessions, they learnt to use cameras and software, enabling them to produce high-quality images of the night sky.
The program aims to inspire students to explore and develop a passion for education, science and astronomy that could lead them to a university education pathway.
By the end of the week, the students' achievements were captured through the production and framing of their best images, which will be presented to the school.
Aspire UWA has run the AstroPhotoArt sessions successfully at Lockridge Senior High School in Perth.
ICRAR hopes to improve students' awareness and understanding of astronomy through AstroPhotoArt and inspire participation in large-scale science projects such as the Square Kilometre Array in the Mid-West.
Aspire UWA is an ongoing program to encourage students from communities under-represented in higher education to aspire to university study.
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Astronomy C13 - 2014-08-28: The Science of Origins
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Astronomy - Ch. 2: Understanding the Night Sky (9 of 20) How to Find and Identify "Stars"
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Star Walk Kids - Astronomy for Children
App Store : http://itunes.apple.com/app/star-walk-kids-astronomy-for/id907759227 Award-winning astronomy guide with over 10 million users redesigned specially for children. Star Walk Kids...
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