Tag: Presentation

  • May 2 – Public Monthly Meeting – The Last Stargazers

    May 2 – Public Monthly Meeting – The Last Stargazers

    The Last Stargazers Dr. Emily Levesque Sunday, May 2, 2021 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM EST Online event meet.google.com/osh-bcyd-gti Monthly Meeting – Public Invited Abstract: A bird that mimicked a black hole. The astronomer that discovered microwave ovens. A telescope that got shot. The science of astronomy is filled with true stories (and tall tales) of the adventures and misadventures that accompany our exploration of the universe. Join Dr. Emily Levesque, author of the new popular science Read more […]
  • April 11 – Public Monthly Meeting – Asteroids and Comets: Earth’s Nearest Neighbors

    April 11 – Public Monthly Meeting – Asteroids and Comets: Earth’s Nearest Neighbors

    Asteroids and Comets: Earth’s Nearest Neighbors Dr. Amy Mainzer Sunday, April 11, 2021 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM EST Online event meet.google.com/osh-bcyd-gti Monthly Meeting – Public Invited Abstract: Asteroids and comets, leftover fragments from the formation of our solar system, represent repositories of primordial material. As such, they provide clues to the processes by which planetary systems form and evolve. Over time, asteroids and comets have impacted the Earth and its moon, altering Read more […]
  • March 14 – Public Monthly Meeting – The Mysterious Great Dimming of Betelgeuse

    March 14 – Public Monthly Meeting – The Mysterious Great Dimming of Betelgeuse

    The Mysterious Great Dimming of Betelgeuse Dr. Andrea Dupree, Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian Sunday, March 14, 2021 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM EST Online event http://meet.google.com/aoj-rfxn-oqd Monthly Meeting – Public Invited Abstract: The bright cool supergiant Betelgeuse became historically faint a little over one year ago in early February 2020. Various explanations have been offered for its unusual behavior – including conjectures this foreshadows an imminent supernova Read more […]
  • February 14 – Public Monthly Meeting – Finding Light in the Dark

    February 14 – Public Monthly Meeting – Finding Light in the Dark

    Finding Light in the Dark Linda Thomas-Fowler Sunday, February 14, 2021 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM EST Online event https://meet.google.com/aoj-rfxn-oqd Monthly Meeting – Public Invited Linda will present an overview of her journey in astrophotography including the obstacles encountered and how they were overcome. She talks about her motivation for doing imaging, the learning curve and the rewards. She also talks about how outreach efforts helped her improve her own skills while helping others Read more […]
  • December 13 – Public Monthly Meeting – The Association of Lunar & Planetary Observers

    December 13 – Public Monthly Meeting – The Association of Lunar & Planetary Observers

    Association of Lunar & Planetary Observers Shawn Dilles & Carl Hergenrother Sunday, December 13, 2020 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM EST Online event https://meet.google.com/xtw-gjjx-udg Monthly Meeting – Public Invited   The Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers (ALPO) is an international organization devoted to study the Sun, Moon, planets, asteroids, meteors, and comets. The ALOP’s goals are to stimulate, coordinate, and generally promote the study of these bodies using Read more […]
  • Lunar Eclipse Photography

    Lunar Eclipse Photography

    Here’s a great presentation that our member Dan Ward has updated for the upcoming lunar eclipse.

  • Astronomy Day 2016 Presentations

    Astronomy Day 2016 Presentations

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  • NOVAC’s Astronomy Day – May 16th 3 – 11 pm

    Join NOVAC for Astronomy Day at Sky Meadows State Park on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Astronomy Day is a national event usually held in or around April to promote and share amateur astronomy. Come out at 3 pm to observe the Sun! Stay until nightfall to see some planets and deep sky objects! Click the links below for more information on the event.  We hope you see you all there!   Astronomy Day web page Calendar event Read more […]

  • Chip Sufitchi’s Radio Astronomy Talk Presentation

    Did you miss the September general meeting and presentation or just want to see the slides again? Well here it is! Thanks Chip!   [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” Read more […]