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Bright Planets
At new moon on
30-Aug-2008:
| Planet Rise/Set |
Mag Size |
| Venus S-2029 |
-3.6 11" |
| Mars S-2041 |
+1.7 4" |
| Jupiter S-0148 |
-2.5 43" |
| Saturn S-1945 |
+0.8 16" |
Sunset 1935 MDT
Civil twilight 0h28m
Nautical twilight 1h00m
Astro twilight 1h36m
Sunrise 0627 MDT
Northern Colorado Astronomical Society
Note: Original website archived at old.ncastro.org
"Objective View" newsletter: Aug-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, 4 Sep 2008 Mtg 7:15p, Talk 7:30p |
Andrea Schweitzer: "How you can get involved in the International Year of Astronomy" |
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Thu, 2 Oct 2008 Mtg 7:15p, Talk 7:30p |
Chad Moore: "In Search of Darkness - National Park Service Research on Light Pollution" |
Public Observing Sessions ("Time" is scheduled start)
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22 Aug, 8:00p |
Introductory talk on skygazing by NPS Ranger at sunset. Telescopes provided by BASS, LAS, NCAS members. Bring winter coat, hat, gloves! Volunteer Form |
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2nd Half 2008 Sep 5, 7:30p Oct 10, 7:00p Nov 7, 6:30p Dec 5, 6:30p |
Public Skygazing (weather permitting) Waxing crescent (6d) moon, Jupiter, Summer sky Waxing gibbous (10d) moon, Jupiter, Autumn sky Waxing gibbous (9d) moon, Jupiter, Autumn sky 1st quarter (8d) moon, Venus, Winter sky |
parking lot on south side |
| Sep 20, 7:00p |
Public DARK SKY skygazing - Moonrise 11:09p Hosted by Greeley Convention and Visitors Bureau |
Crow Valley |
"New Moon" Dark Sky Observing Sessions ("Time" is sunset)
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Fri, 29 Aug 2008 / 7:36p |
Dark Sky Observing - Moonrise 6:13a (8/30) |
Pawnee-RAC |
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Fri, 26 Sep 2008 / 6:50p |
Dark Sky Observing - Moonrise 5:07a (9/27) |
Pawnee-RAC |
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Fri, 24 Oct 2008 / 6:06p |
Dark Sky Observing - Moonrise 4:04a (10/25) |
Pawnee-RAC |
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Fri, 31 Oct 2008 / 5:57p |
Dark Sky Observing - Moonset 7:20p |
Pawnee-RAC |
Volunteer Requests/Opportunities (Contact club officer with requests/suggestions)
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August 21 |
City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Program "Wild and Open Skies" - Registration required (free) for program participants. Scope volunteers just show up! |
Bobcat Ridge |
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Updated: 19-Aug-2008