A fantastic article on the origin of Gamma Ray Bursts and the multi-device detection system that is now in place.
Three Planets and a Milky Way from Green Bank Star Quest 2018
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In the early morning hours of July 14, the astronomers at the Green Bank Star Quest, who were still awake, had a great view of three planets distributed across the sky in nearly equal segments with the Milky Way blazing vertically toward the zenith. A great non-telescopic vision to be sure. I hope you can get out under a dark sky this summer to enjoy the beautiful heavens.
Image acquisition is with a modified Canon T1i and Tokina 11-16mm zoom at 11mm and f2.8 for 30 seconds on a tripod.
West Virginia Dark Skies
it is great to see the WV Department of Tourism putting an effort behind promoting the dark skies of WV. They truly are a treasure and so convenient to many on the east coast. I have been to all of these locations, but Calhoun County park. I hope to visit Calhoun late summer or early fall. Do yourself a favor and get out under a West Virginia dark sky during new moon. You won’t regret it. If you want more details on where to go, just send me an email. Clear skies.
Blackwater Falls Astronomy Weekend September 6-8, 2018
Need a mountain getaway? With some fantastic astronomy lectures and observing? Then come to the mountains of West Virginia for Blackwater Falls astronomy weekend this September new moon. Here is the intro brochure and lecture schedule. I am sure you will have a great time.
Al Nagler interview at the 2010 WSP
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