This month will be an overview of Astronomy software for amateurs, particularly Sky Charting software for desktop and mobile. We will also cover some available options for telescope mount control, […]
Episode 4: Heaven and Hell Subject: Comets, asteroids, and impacts (Tunguska, Venus greenhouse); planetary evolution and catastrophes. 45 Years Later: Chicxulub crater confirmed as dinosaur extinction cause (1980s–1990s); multiple impact […]
Large Scale Structure of the Universe This evening, Chris Benton will discuss how the Universe is structured on large scales. Starting with our location in the Milky Way, we move […]
This will be one of our seasonal Planetarium sessions. We will use the Planetarium to explore the Spring Night Sky. This is a great way to improve your knowledge of […]
Episode 5: Blues for a Red Planet Subject: Mars exploration history; Percival Lowell’s canals; Viking missions (1976) and search for life. 45 Years Later: Rovers (Sojourner 1997 → Perseverance 2021): […]