Oct 01
What’s Up in the Sky October, 2009 By Peter Burkey If you are an early riser, this is the month for you. Three planets, Mercury, Venus, and Saturn, will display a gathering (or “conjunction”) in the morning eastern sky. If you observe for several days between October 4 and 15, you will see the three …
Sep 03
The September meeting took place on Thursday, September 3rd at 84 East Restaurant. In attendance: Jim Reier, Frank Roldan, Peter Burkey, George Miller Old Business Items 1) Treasury Report: Account balance as of June 4th $953.72 Recent expenses: Display table -$47.69 Astronomy League ($5×15 + $10) -$85.00 Account balance as of Sept 3rd $821.03 Other …
Sep 01
What’s Up in the Sky September, 2009 By Peter Burkey Some of the best observing in West Michigan often occurs during the month of September. The nights are usually mild, bug-free, and clear and kids do not have to stay up past their bedtime waiting for it to get dark. So, make an effort to …
Aug 01
What’s Up in the Sky August, 2009 By Peter Burkey If you own a fairly decent, moderate sized telescope, and often find yourself in search of interesting things to observe, this month offers several rare opportunities. After being hit by a small asteroid or comet fragment the planet Jupiter has been in the news lately …
Jul 01
What’s Up in the Sky July, 2009 By Peter Burkey Inexperienced stargazing enthusiasts often think that this time of year is the best for observing. Warm weather, clear skies, and vacation time all offer the potential for great stargazing. To the serious amateur, however, July translates into hot, humid, hazy nights with bugs and skies …
