Tag Archives: Meteors

Read News of the Meteor Shower

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

Several sites are reporting good Geminid Meteor Showers.  Here are just a few, some have video… NASA Meteor Shower – What A Show! Incredible Sky Show: Geminid Meteor Shower Images from Around the World Brighest Fireball Ever Caught by… Updates … Continue reading →

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Watch for Taurids

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

From:  EarthSky This first weekend of November, 2012, offers a meteor shower, although moonlight will interfere. The South Taurid meteors are expected to be at their best late night on Sunday, November 4 and after midnight on Monday, November 5. … Continue reading →

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Light Pollution

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

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I know this may not seem like an important topic.  I assure you, it affects security as much as our view of the heavens which connects to our ancestors and our heritage.  I’m learning it affects our health too now! … Continue reading →

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Inside The Farmer’s Almanac

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

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Hidden inside The Old Farmer’s Almanac is some amazing, weird and fun stuff! Articles and ads that remind you of days gone by, some of which kind of make you go ‘oh, that can’t be real!’ yet someone paid for … Continue reading →

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Stargazing

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

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Perhaps you are not ready, willing or able to invest in spacer projects right now. Would looking up at the stars and understanding constellations, finding planets, meteors, and such things be more your speed? You could just go outside and … Continue reading →

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Satellite Tracking

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

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Did you know that you can see orbiting satellites in the night sky?  I mean the ones we launched from Earth! The moon is our only natural satellite and there is a LOT to see there (other planets in our … Continue reading →

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Join a Star Party

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

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The next idea:  Join a Star Party! Unlike most parties, you may invite yourself to this one.  Most of the other ‘party goers’ will  be delighted to share what they know with you. You can see some amazing things through … Continue reading →

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