Astronomy events schedule

*mugaliens*

Well, I got a crappy hand-held pic...

Sorry, it's the best I could do.

I did see the ruddy red after midnight, though... Wonderful!

- Mugs

abu ammar

Greetings:

I am looking for a formula to find the duration of sun's meridian transit for a given location and date.

Can anyone help out?

hypatia

Saturn has been a joy to view this month. Even with a very small scope, you can clearly see the rings. If you look to the east, you will see 2 bright objects. One is the star Spica in the constellation Virgo, the slightly brighter one above it, is Saturn.

toxicity_27

Saturn is still out. Second time I've seen it in 5 years. Very bright, and it seemed as though I could see between the planet at the rings. I may be crazy though.

Gliese123

Someone who knows if anything astronomical is happening in the northern hemisphere (Northern Europe) this July? :)

Redbelly98

Moderator's note: Please, let's keep the posts in this thread on-topic. We have had to delete a number of off-topic posts in recent months.

CosmicEye

Any local event in NOVA, near DC? Send a PM if anyone knows of any please

Redbelly98

Largest Sunspot in Years Observed on the Sun

The sunspot behemoth isn't yet facing our planet, but was spotted today (Nov. 3) by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) satellite. The spacecraft's photos of the giant sunspot show the solar region as it comes into view on the northeastern edge, or limb, of the sun.

When it does turn our way in the days ahead, it should be an "easy target for backyard solar telescopes," according to SpaceWeather.com.

Drakkith

It's November now ricci!

Telmerk,the Magician

"When it does turn our way in the days ahead, it should be an "easy target for backyard solar telescopes," according to SpaceWeather.com."

Some of my friends told me it is also visible with the naked eye (using protection of course).

davenn

good view of totality after the clouds cleared minutes before totality started :)

looking forward to the Venus transit next year, last one of the pair and a long time before the next set. no one alive today will see it.

cheers
Dave

toxicity_27

Quadrantids Meteor Shower tonight. Starting at about 3AM when the moon sets to dawn will be the best viewing time. Only happens today.

davenn

Quote by toxicity_27

Quadrantids Meteor Shower tonight. Starting at about 3AM when the moon sets to dawn will be the best viewing time. Only happens today.

Thanks for the heads up :)

Have only arrived back in the country after xmas and NY overseas and havent had a chance to catch up on up coming events

cheers
Dave

Drakkith

Start planning your trips now. On June 5-6 the last transit of Venus across the Sun for the next 105 years will occur. Observers in the US can only see part of the transit, as it starts to occur at sunset.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transit_of_Venus,_2012

PhysicoRaj

Quote by Drakkith

On June 5-6 the last transit of Venus across the Sun for the next 105 years will occur.

In which all countries is it view-able? Please let me know.

Borek

Follow links from the wikipedia article to find out details, it is all there.

Redbelly98

Quote by Borek

Follow links from the wikipedia article to find out details, it is all there.

Yup, the map with the caption "Where the 2012 transit will be visible" is pretty informative.

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mugaliens Blog Entries: 1	Astronomy events schedule Well, I got a crappy hand-held pic... Sorry, it's the best I could do. I did see the ruddy red after midnight, though... Wonderful! - Mugs Attached Thumbnails

abu ammar	Greetings: I am looking for a formula to find the duration of sun's meridian transit for a given location and date. Can anyone help out?

hypatia	Saturn has been a joy to view this month. Even with a very small scope, you can clearly see the rings. If you look to the east, you will see 2 bright objects. One is the star Spica in the constellation Virgo, the slightly brighter one above it, is Saturn.

toxicity_27	Saturn is still out. Second time I've seen it in 5 years. Very bright, and it seemed as though I could see between the planet at the rings. I may be crazy though.

Gliese123	Someone who knows if anything astronomical is happening in the northern hemisphere (Northern Europe) this July? :)

Redbelly98 Mentor Blog Entries: 10	Moderator's note: Please, let's keep the posts in this thread on-topic. We have had to delete a number of off-topic posts in recent months.

CosmicEye	Any local event in NOVA, near DC? Send a PM if anyone knows of any please

Drakkith Recognitions: Gold Member	It's November now ricci!

Telmerk,the Magician	"When it does turn our way in the days ahead, it should be an "easy target for backyard solar telescopes," according to SpaceWeather.com." Some of my friends told me it is also visible with the naked eye (using protection of course).

davenn Recognitions: Gold Member Science Advisor	good view of totality after the clouds cleared minutes before totality started :) looking forward to the Venus transit next year, last one of the pair and a long time before the next set. no one alive today will see it. cheers Dave Attached Thumbnails

Borek Admin	Follow links from the wikipedia article to find out details, it is all there.