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Bright Planets:
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5-May-2008:
Sunrise 0554 MDT
Sunset 2000 MDT
| Planet Rise/Set |
Mag Size |
| Venus R-0535 |
-3.7 10" |
| Mars S-0128 |
+1.3 6" |
| Jupiter R-0054 |
-2.4 42" |
| Saturn S-0305 |
+0.6 18" |
Northern Colorado Astronomical Society
Note: Original website archived at old.ncastro.org
"Objective View" newsletter: May-2008 (.pdf)
Email* items to: ObjView
The purpose of our organization is to encourage the understanding & interest in the science & hobby of astronomy. We meet the first Thursday of each month & discuss our interests & share our experience in the universal world of astronomy.
See 2008 Brochure (.pdf) for club and skygazing info
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Feb20 Impending Totality (© 2008 Dan Laszlo) |
 Nov16 Comet Holmes (© 2007 Tom Teters) |
 Nov10 Comet Holmes (© 2007 Roger Appeldorn) |
Meeting Overview
Regular club meetings are held the 1st Thursday of every month. Guest speakers usually join us for dinner at 6:00p, and members are welcome to attend (please RSVP to a club officer for specifics). After dinner, we meet at the Discovery Center for any business topics at 7:15p. An astronomy-related program is presented beginning at 7:30p - it is free of charge and the public is welcome.
NCAS Meeting Calendar
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Thu, 5 Jun 2008 7:00p |
NCAS Potluck. Telescope help - bring your scope, instruction manual (if available), and questions for help from NCAS members |
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Thu, 10 July 2008 Mtg 7:15p, Talk 7:30p |
TBD | |
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Thu, 7 August 2008 Mtg 7:15p, Talk 7:30p |
Roger Appeldorn TBD |
Public Observing Sessions ("Time" is scheduled start)
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June 13, 27 July 11, 25 August 8, 22 |
Introductory talk on skygazing by NPS Ranger at sunset. Telescopes provided by BASS, LAS, NCAS members. Bring winter coat, hat, gloves! Volunteer Form |
"New Moon" Dark Sky Observing Sessions ("Time" is sunset)
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Fri, 30 May 2008 / 8:24p |
Dark Sky Observing - Moonrise 2:54a (May 31) |
Pawnee-RAC |
Volunteer Requests/Opportunities (Contact club officer with requests/suggestions)
| Thu, 15 May 2008 / 7:30p |
"Space Night" for 3rd graders |
Kruse Elementary |
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Updated: 10-May-2008