What’s Up in the Sky February, 2010 By Peter Burkey We often equate February with cold, dreary, gray days, but the month can also offer fine observing opportunities. Although there are no spectacular eclipses of meteor showers scheduled for this month, you can still enjoy some fine planetary sights. As the month begins, the planet …
Category Archive: What’s Up In The Sky
Peter Burkey's monthly news articles from the Holland Sentinel
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November 2009
What’s Up in the Sky November, 2009 By Peter Burkey The Sun orbits the earth, making one revolution every 24 hours. No, wait, it’s the other way around. The earth actually orbits around the Sun once per year and the apparent motion of the Sun is due to the rotation of the earth. The solar …
Oct 01
October 2009
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 01
September 2009
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
August 2009
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 …
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Hemlock Crossing Public Observatory
