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Comet NEOWISE could give skywatchers a dazzling show this month. Here's what to know. ... See MoreSee Less

Comet NEOWISE could give skywatchers a dazzling show this month. Here's what to know.

Comet NEOWISE could become a tantalizing object for skywatchers in the July 2020 night sky.

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Hello! I came into a 2001 Celestron NexStar 5 telescope last year, and I'd love to figure out how to use it. Not sure whether or not I'll bring it to the event tonight, but if any of you know about using older telescopes or have advice let me know! ... See MoreSee Less

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Sorry you couldn't make it out to the event tonight but I'm sure we can help at one of our future meetings. July 24th is the next tentative date, I'll be confirming and updating the calendar soon.

If you want to try it yourself, maybe try this video: youtu.be/z3jlpqKfbNE

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Comet C/2020 F8 (SWAN) May 2020 May 12, 2020
Comet C/2020 F8 (SWAN) is coming north right now in May 2020. Here is a video of it's path from May 12 - 30, 2020 in the morning sky.It will also be visible in the Evening sky after the 25th of May as it moves north. This is f rom Michigan skies, i.e. 42+ degrees […]
Comet C/2019 Y4 (Atlas) in March 2020 April 9, 2020
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Comet C2017 T2 December 21 2019 December 30, 2019
A time lapse of Comet C2017 T2 on December 21 2019https://youtu.be/kC1H7JXIubw

AstroBackyard

7 Astrophotography Tips You Can Try Tonight May 26, 2020
The following astrophotography tips apply whether you are shooting deep-sky objects in space with a DSLR camera and telescope, or with a simple camera lens on a tripod. If you are just getting your feet wet, and are looking to capture a photo of the night sky that includes colorful, sharp stars and maybe a […]
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NASA Solar System & Beyond

NASA to Provide Update on James Webb Space Telescope July 15, 2020
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Sky & Telescope

Comet NEOWISE Dazzles at Dusk July 15, 2020
Comet NEOWISE has captivated skywatchers with its stunning tail. Now that it's moved into the evening sky and climbing higher each night even more people will get a chance to see it. The post Comet NEOWISE Dazzles at Dusk appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Comet NEOWISE Delights at Dawn July 9, 2020
Skywatchers are treated to a naked-eye comet as NEOWISE emerges into the the dawn sky. The post Comet NEOWISE Delights at Dawn appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Amateur Astronomer Discovers "Clyde's Spot" on Jupiter July 9, 2020
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A nice clear night last night until around 12:30 when clouds rolled in. Managed to get this image of the lovely M51 Whirlpool galaxy. It lies around 23 million light years away and it is interacting with a smaller galaxy (yellow~ish bulge to the left). Three supernova (star explosions) have been detected in this galaxy […]
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The spring brings out some great galaxies. This is the first iteration of a long-term project I'll be working on with respect to these two galaxies.M81 is on the right, lies around 11.7 million light years away and harbors around 250 billion stars. M82, on the left, is also called the "Cigar Galaxy" lies at […]
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