Tuesday, March 29, 2011

'Astronomy Night' Stargaze

Time: 8:00-10:00
Place: Pine View

On this past Saturday night the skies were clear and perfect for stargazing. The moon was in the waning crescent phase, so the skies were not obstructed by any lunar light. I enjoyed pointing out stars and constellations, such as Orion and Taurus, to friends who are not in astronomy. Betelgeuse and Rigel were bright in the sky to the north and south of Orion. Saturn was also visible, and spectacularly bright.

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