26 July 2011

Daytime Astronomy: Sunspots

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Summer nights are short, making it more challenging to enjoy the night sky. But days are long, and the Sun often provides some fireworks to ...
16 July 2011

One Year on Neptune

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We passed a landmark moment this month, the one-year anniversary of the discovery of the Blue Planet, Neptune -- one Neptunian-year, that i...
08 July 2011

KFOG Podcast - July 8, 2011

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Today was the final launch of the Space Shuttle. KFOG's Irish Greg and I talk about this historic event, about the wonders of the Summe...
05 July 2011

Moon in Descent

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The Moon traces out a path across the sky that is slightly offset from the path of the planets and Sun (the well-known " ecliptic ...
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26 June 2011

The Moon amid planets and star clusters

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The morning sky this week will be rich with easy-to-spot celestial objects in the hour before sunrise. Find a good view toward the eastern h...
16 June 2011

Get Involved: Public Nights at Observatories, Stargazing at the Libraries and Museums

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There are many ways to get involved with astronomy, and I want to provide some links to get you going places. First, some places where I pre...
12 June 2011

The Very Long-lasting Total Lunar Eclipse of 2011

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On Wednesday June 15th, viewers in the eastern hemisphere will be treated to a very long-lasting Total Lunar Eclipse , a 100-minute marathon...
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10 June 2011

KFOG Podcast - June 10, 2011

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KFOG's Irish Greg and I talk about Saturn and a Double Star, the Big Dipper and asterisms, a fun event where I'll be showing off th...