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The Library Project Video
Our intrepid Library Telescope Coordinator, John Root, and club president, Jim Zebrowksi, made the trip out to Southborough on August 25th—to present library’s new telescope. John Root has been instrumental in deploying close to 85 telescopes statewide over the past few years to public libraries and institutions of higher learning. Learn more about our adopt-a-library […]
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Observing Tips
- This Week’s Sky at a Glance, October 18 – 26 October 18, 2019Friday, Oct. 18 • Vega is the brightest star high in the west after dark. To its lower right by 14° (nearly a fist and a half at arm's length), look for Eltanin, the nose of Draco the Dragon. The rest of Draco's fainter, lozenge-shaped head is a little farther behind. Draco always eyes Vega. […]Alan MacRobert
- Autumn Comets, Mira’s Eye & The Orionid Meteor Shower October 16, 2019Four comets, a famous variable star, and sprinkles of dust from Halley's Comet are highlights of the October sky. The post Autumn Comets, Mira’s Eye & The Orionid Meteor Shower appeared first on Sky & Telescope.Bob King