Well let’s first explain what all these NASA acronyms mean. TESS means Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite. TESS will survey 200,000 of the brightest stars near the sun to search for transiting exoplanets. TESS launched on April 18, 2018, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. TFOP means TESS Follow-up Observing Program. Specifically Kevin was accepted into […]
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Check out Venus in Western Sky
Venus is approximately 26 million miles away, yet when you look at it in the night sky it is by far the brightest object you can see.
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Starlink satellites going to be a concern to amateur and professional astronomers?
The link below is to a recent Astronomy Magazine article (Monday March 2, 2020) talking about the growing concerns regarding SpaceX plans to launch thousands of new satellites into low earth orbit and the effect this may have on both Amateur and Professional Astronomers alike. https://astronomy.com/news/2020/03/nasa-needs-you-to-photograph-starlink-satellites-with-your-smartphone?utm_source=Yesmail&utm_medium=email&utm_email=sagallo@charter.net&utm_campaign=News0_ASY_200306_000000
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Aldrich at W L Chenery Middle School program in Belmont
W L Chenery Middle School program in Belmont on Wednesday February 26th with over 200 middle school students attending! Below is a picture snapped with a number of people at the program including Bob Phinney (Blue Shirt), Aldrich members Corey Mooney and Jim Zebrowski, and members of the Boston ATMOBs who brought their scopes indoors for the […]
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Aldrich Astrophotography Group opens a new exhibit at Gardner Museum
The Aldrich Astrophotography group will be opening a new exhibit at the Gardner Museum. There will be an opening reception where refreshments will be served and the Astrophotographers will be present to answer any questions. The reception starts at 6:30 and will go until 8 PM. There will be a $3.00 charge per person for […]
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Aldrich at Worcester DCU Center for Girl Scouts event
Aldrich members Jim Zebrowski, Dino Tata, Bruce Card, and Kevin Boucher attended the Girl Scout event at the Worcester DCU Center on Sunday 3/1/20. The event was very well attended by an estimated 1,400 scouts and their parents. Our table was very busy during the whole event. See the pictures below taken during the event…
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Aldrich member Kevin Boucher completes 6 week AAVSO Exoplanet course
Aldrich member Kevin Boucher recently completed a 6 week AAVSO course which provided him with the basics of how to conduct his own exoplanet observations. With the flood of targets coming in from the currently running TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) mission, this course offering was especially timely as Kevin hopes to get accepted into […]
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Library Telescope Director John Root recognized in Holden Landmark
Our own John Root was recently recognized in the Holden Landmark for his accomplishments with the Aldrich Library Telescope program. Check out the article using the link below. https://www.thelandmark.com/news/20191119/scanning-heavens-made-easy
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Great Fun had by all at Potluck Supper
Everyone had a good time at the annual Potluck Supper on Saturday 10/26. A very interesting talk on Climate Change was provided by Professor Steve Nathan. The food spread was DELICIOUS and enjoyed by all. Aldrich Member Russ Gagnon donated three of his crafty creations which were won by two members of the Ashley family, […]
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Below are the food items promised for this years Potluck Supper event. Jim Erickson – Crock Pot Ratatouille Martie Erickson- deviled eggs Jim & Kate Zebrowski – Gallon Apple Cider, Fruit of the Farm Pie, will bring coffee pot, set up cords for plug in hot plates Kevin Boucher – Mahogany chicken wings, soda, dessert, […]
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Observing Tips
- Oh No! Comet ATLAS Is Fragmenting April 7, 2020Find out when and where to see Comet ATLAS (C/2019 Y4) — and stay tuned to see how bright (or not) this comet gets. The post Oh No! Comet ATLAS Is Fragmenting appeared first on Sky & Telescope.Bob King
- This Week's Sky at a Glance, April 3 – 11 April 3, 2020Venus shines in the edge of the Pleiades, as shown above. How soon before the end of twilight can you first begin to see the little cluster? The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, April 3 – 11 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.Alan MacRobert