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DeSantisK

AAAP Mtg. January 9, 2014, 7:30 PM – 9 PM, Carnegie Science Center, Bayer Stage.

January 7, 2015 by DeSantisK

The feature presentation is a talk by Mr. Eric Fischer: “Where have all the astronauts gone?”. Learn about the current status of the U.S. manned space program.

Plus, discussion of the past month’s observations, upcoming events, recent astro-photos, and more!

The public is welcome.

Filed Under: AAAP Monthly Meetings

AAAP Congratulates Member Bill Snyder for the NASA APOD, December 24, 2014 The Fish Head Nebula

December 24, 2014 by DeSantisK

The Fish Head Nebula (IC 1795) is an emission nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia the Queen.

  • The Fish Head Nebula

    Bill Snyder from Connellsville, Pennsylvania
    The Fish Head Nebula (IC 1795) is an emission nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia the Queen. The brighter portion carries the designation NGC 896. It lies some 6,000 light-years from Earth and spans approximately 70 light-years. (17-inch PlaneWave corrected Dall-Kirkham reflector, SBIG STXL-11002 CCD camera, Hydrogen-alpha/Oxygen-III/Sulfur-II image with exposures of 7, 6, and 6 hours, respectively) From: http://www.astronomy.com/photos

[Read more…] about AAAP Congratulates Member Bill Snyder for the NASA APOD, December 24, 2014 The Fish Head Nebula

Filed Under: AAAP News, Astrophotography, Bill Snyder Photos

AAAP Congratulates Member Bill Snyder for the Astronomy Magazine Picture of the Day December 12, 2014 The Fish Head Nebula

December 12, 2014 by DeSantisK

The Fish Head Nebula (IC 1795) is an emission nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia the Queen.

  • The Fish Head Nebula

    Bill Snyder from Connellsville, Pennsylvania
    The Fish Head Nebula (IC 1795) is an emission nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia the Queen. The brighter portion carries the designation NGC 896. It lies some 6,000 light-years from Earth and spans approximately 70 light-years. (17-inch PlaneWave corrected Dall-Kirkham reflector, SBIG STXL-11002 CCD camera, Hydrogen-alpha/Oxygen-III/Sulfur-II image with exposures of 7, 6, and 6 hours, respectively) From: http://www.astronomy.com/photos

Filed Under: AAAP News, Astrophotography, Bill Snyder Photos

Geminid Meteor Shower – Best Meteor Shower of the Year

December 10, 2014 by DeSantisK

GEMINID METEOR SHOWER – Dec 13th -14th 2014

Geminid Meteor Shower  peaks 4AM, Sunday  12/14/2014 making the dates just before and just afterwards good meteor opportunities.  Hours, 9 PM  through 11Pm -1Am,  after radient rises and before Moonrise are prime viewing Fri., Sat., and Sun. ; Moonrise respectively at 11 PM, 12, AM Sun, 1AM Mon., times close approximations. [Read more…] about Geminid Meteor Shower – Best Meteor Shower of the Year

Filed Under: AAAP News

AAAP Congratulates Matthew Dieterich for Astronomy Magazine Picture of the Day December 5, 2014, Mosaic Image of Rho Ophiuchi Region

December 5, 2014 by DeSantisK

Rho Ophiuchi Region, Matt Dterich, Astronomy Magazine Picture of the Day, December 6, 2014

Rho Ophiuchi Region – Matt Dieterich – Astronomy Magazine Picture of the Day – December 6, 2014

 

Filed Under: AAAP News, Astrophotography, Matthew Dieterich Photos

Buying a First Telescope?

December 1, 2014 by DeSantisK

AAAP has been helping the public with astronomy questions since 1929.  Bring your questions to us at any of our events or visit us online.
See these tips on buying a first telescope:
1. http://www.rocketroberts.com/astro/first.htm
2. http://www.skyandtelescope.com/equipment/basics/12511616.html
3. http://www.skyandtelescope.com/wp-content/uploads/AboutScopes.pdf
4. http://www.astronomy.com/observing/equipment-use/2004/07/buying-your-first-telescope
5. http://www.astronomy.com/observing/equipment-use/2011/10/how-to-buy-your-first-telescope
6. http://www.iflscience.com/space/beginner-s-telescope-buying-guide

Filed Under: AAAP News, Outreach

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