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Blog Post:
On the Road: Nashville astronomy, Day 3
David Eicher
Beth Nielsen Chapman, Rodney Crowell, and Marcus Hummon performing (with a bluebird projected onto the observatory dome) at Dyer Observatory, Nashville, Saturday, May 22, 2010. David J. Eicher photo On Saturday, May 22, 2010, I spent another full day immersed in astronomy and history and — this time...
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Mon, May 24 2010
Blog Post:
Escape to the observatories of the Southwest
David Eicher
Observatories of the Southwest: A Guide for Curious Skywatchers covers basic visitor information, historical background, and research results of eight observatories under the dark skies of America's Southwest. Astronomy magazine photo Q . Which amateur astronomer has dreamed of traveling through...
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Tue, Jun 8 2010
Blog Post:
Where in the world is Astronomy?
Karri Ferron
Tim Sisk of Bismarck, North Dakota, submitted this inspiring photo to us saying, “This picture proves that this magazine appeals not just to the animate among us.” To submit your own creative Astronomy picture, go to “ Where in the World is Astronomy ? ” in our Online Reader Gallery. Tim Sisk photo Here...
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Wed, Jun 16 2010
Blog Post:
On the Road: Post-ALCON Rancho Hidalgo, Day 1
David Eicher
At Rancho Hidalgo, Astronomy magazine's observatory (right) stand next to the Astronomical League's roll-off roof shed, with Clyde Tombaugh's telescope in the background. David J. Eicher photo Following the superb ALCon meeting this weekend in Tucson, Arizona, I traveled southeast about 2...
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Tue, Jun 29 2010
Blog Post:
On the Road: Post-ALCON Rancho Hidalgo, Day 2
David Eicher
Rick Garrison, Gene Turner, Corey Lee, and Eric Kopit set off on a journey to ancient Native American caves in the mountains near Rancho Hidalgo, near Animas, New Mexico, June 28, 2010. David J. Eicher photo On Monday, June 28, I had the pleasure of spending the day at Rancho Hidalgo, near Animas, New...
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Wed, Jun 30 2010
Blog Post:
Senior editor off to Easter Island
Michael Bakich
Easter Island holds 887 moai, or monumental statues. Among them, groups from around the world hope to observe a total solar eclipse July 11. Photo courtesy Astronomical Tours The next total solar eclipse will happen July 11 across the southern Pacific Ocean and a small part of southernmost South America...
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Fri, Jul 2 2010
Blog Post:
The future of spaceflight
Liz Kruesi
Dava Newman’s group designed this centrifuge. When a person is positioned in the contraption (so that his or her head is in the helmet), his or her feet will feel 1 G. Liz Kruesi photo While most of the presentations during the Knight/Kavli Universe Workshop talked about determining the properties of...
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Tue, Jul 6 2010
Blog Post:
Senior editor reaches Chile
Michael Bakich
I have temporary Internet access, so I thought I’d post a note. We didn’t have much access through Bolivia, as those of you reading my tweets and Facebook status updates might have noticed (sorry to bunch up all the updates like that). I think our access will be fine from now on. Fabulous trip so...
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Thu, Jul 8 2010
Blog Post:
Recibidos en Arecibo (Received in Arecibo)
Bill Andrews
The Arecibo Observatory’s radio telescope platform hangs 500 feet (150 meters) above the 1,000-foot-wide (305 meters) dish. Liz Andrews photo People are often surprised to learn I’m Puerto Rican, especially when they’ve only seen my name or picture. But I was indeed born and raised on the tropical island...
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Fri, Jul 9 2010
Blog Post:
On the Road: 2010 eclipse trip — Arica, Chile
Michael Bakich
Our trip to stand under the Sun on Easter Island continues essentially without a hitch. Thursday, we drove through Chile’s Atacama Desert. What a fantastic experience! The contrast of the lifeless desert and a deep-blue sky was amazing. Today from our hotel in Arica, we take a city tour, which includes...
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Fri, Jul 9 2010
Blog Post:
On the Road: 2010 eclipse on Easter Island
Michael Bakich
Update: Check out two blogs with pictures of the eclipse from my tour group! 2010 eclipse pictures from Easter Island and On the Road: Easter Island and the Moai I woke up yesterday (July 11) to rain, then a bit of blue sky, then more rain. Our meteorologist from Holland, Harry, predicted mostly clear...
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Mon, Jul 12 2010
Blog Post:
On the Road: Easter Island and the Moai
Michael Bakich
Fellow traveler Heather Mellows caught a beautiful wide-field image of the total solar eclipse July 11, 2010. Heather Mellows photo Monday, July 12, may have been the most relaxing day of my life. Why? Because the day before, our eclipse expedition group on Easter Island saw this year’s total solar eclipse...
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Tue, Jul 13 2010
Blog Post:
On the Road: Easter Island touring
Michael Bakich
Tuesday, July 13, was an unusual winter day on Easter Island — it didn’t rain on us. Because the weather was favorable, we got to see some sites we missed the first day we were here. First was the volcanic crater at the southwestern edge of the island. Our busses dropped us off at its foot, intending...
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Wed, Jul 14 2010
Blog Post:
Falling Stars: The World Cup, Moai, and an eclipse …
Mike Reynolds
I captured this image of the partial phase of the total solar eclipse less than a minute before second contact. Mike Reynolds photo To me, it was a surreal scene for the July 11 total solar eclipse on Easter Island, my 17th total solar eclipse. Although many would think this is a large number, I know...
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Mon, Jul 19 2010
Blog Post:
A revolutionary observing opportunity — and more
David Eicher
Chris Eicher visits Astronomy magazine’s observatory, which stands at Rancho Hidalgo, near Granite Gap, Animas, New Mexico. Clyde Tombaugh’s telescope appears in the background. David J. Eicher photo As amateur astronomers, we spend most of our lives away from dark skies. Because of our jobs and more...
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Fri, Jul 23 2010
Blog Post:
Celestron and Granite Gap team up for dark skies
David Eicher
Celestron Community Relations Coordinator Kevin Kawai (right) delivers a Celestron CGE Pro 1400HD telescope to Gene Turner for his new astronomy development, Granite Gap near Animas, New Mexico. Kevin Kawai photo We all crave easy access to truly dark skies to whet our observing appetites. And for years...
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Thu, Sep 2 2010
Blog Post:
On the road: Norwegian aurorae
David Eicher
Next Tuesday, November 2, I will be going away on vacation for 10 days. I’ll be joining Melita Thorpe of MWT Associates, Astronomy magazine’s travel partner, and a small group of 13 Astronomy readers to observe what will no doubt be spectacular displays of aurora borealis from Norway. Despite...
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Thu, Oct 28 2010
Blog Post:
The quest for aurorae begins
David Eicher
Few times in my life have I thought, “OK, I’m starting off on vacation, but first I’ll put my winter coat on.” But that was the case this morning as our group of 15 Astronomy magazine readers, accompanied by me and escorted by Melita Thorpe of MWT Associates, commenced our journey...
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Fri, Nov 5 2010
Blog Post:
Astronomy in Norway rolls on
David Eicher
On Friday, November 5, Astronomy magazine’s group of 15 travelers, led by Melita Thorpe of MWT Associates, carried on our Norwegian vacation in search of aurorae. Although we have thus far been plagued by wet weather as we cruise on the 674-berth MS Midnatsol , we have heard that to the north,...
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Sat, Nov 6 2010
Blog Post:
Waiting for aurorae, visiting St. Olaf
David Eicher
On Saturday, November 6, 2010, Astronomy ’s travel group of 15, along with MWT Associates’ Melita Thorpe, continued on our ship-bound journey on the MS Midnatsol , cruising northward along the Norwegian coastline. Our objective, spotting bright shows of aurora borealis, has been slow to start...
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Sun, Nov 7 2010
Blog Post:
We cross the Arctic Circle
David Eicher
On Sunday, November 7, 2010, Astronomy ’s travel group of 15, along with MWT Associates’ Melita Thorpe, continued on our ship-bound journey on the MS Midnatsol , cruising northward along the Norwegian coastline. Our objective, spotting bright shows of aurora borealis, has been slow to start...
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Mon, Nov 8 2010
Blog Post:
Visiting the most northerly substantive city
David Eicher
On Monday, November 8, 2010, Astronomy ’s travel group of 15, along with MWT Associates’ Melita Thorpe, continued cruising north along the Norwegian coastline aboard the MS Midnatsol . We've had little luck spotting bright shows of aurora borealis due to pesky cloud cover and significant...
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Tue, Nov 9 2010
Blog Post:
More aurorae, and the North Cape
David Eicher
On Tuesday, November 9, 2010, Astronomy ’s travel group was nearing the end of our ship-bound journey on the MS Midnatsol , cruising northward along the Norwegian coastline looking for bright shows of aurora borealis. Monday night, we saw aurorae lighting up the horizon in the north, and Tuesday...
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Wed, Nov 10 2010
Blog Post:
Searching out the fabled Moon trees
Bill Andrews
Most of us know, even if it takes a moment to do some quick math, that 12 human beings walked on the Moon’s surface and a few more came just short. It’s still an impressive feat, to be sure (and unlikely to be repeated anytime soon), but if we expand our scope somewhat, it turns out dozens...
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Wed, Feb 16 2011
Blog Post:
California’s biggest astronomy show
Michael Bakich
In a few months, I will once again head to Pasadena, California, to attend the Pacific Astronomy and Telescope Show (PATS). The fourth annual version of this event occurs September 17 and 18 in the city’s convention center. And this year, Astronomy magazine is one of the sponsors. [caption image...
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Fri, Jun 24 2011
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