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September 2019
Astronomy at the Beach
Once again, the Great Lakes Association of Astronomy Clubs (GLAAC) is partnering with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources this year to bring the event to the Kent Lake area of Island Lake State Recreation Area. The event will be September 13 & 14, from 6:00 pm to midnight, rain or shine, both nights. Outdoor astronomy activities demand clear skies, but there’s plenty to do in the tent and park building as well. Come look through our big telescopes at Mars,…
Find out more »Great Lakes Star Gaze
The Great Lakes Star Gaze Michigan star party is open to anyone. Come chat with other star lovers and astronomers while you enjoy the night sky like never before. Visit http://www.greatlakesstargaze.com/ for details.
Find out more »October 2019
Open Observing Night – CANCELLED
We Care About Your Safety! The Livingston County Health Department provided notice on Sunday, September 29th, that one case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (“EEE”) has been confirmed in Livingston County, and has recommended that members of the community act to reduce their risk of contracting EEE. Due to the heavy mosquito population at our observing site, and for the protection of our visitors, this month's Open Observing Night is cancelled. For more information on EEE, you may view the following notice: 2019-09-30-EEESpecialNotice.pdf…
Find out more »November 2019
2019 Hamburg Meteorite Hunt
Purchase Tickets to the Meteorite Hunt Online Now! Rocks From Space! On the evening of Jan 16th, 2018, a meteor entered the earths atmosphere over southeast Michigan and exploded over Livingston County. Dozens of fragments of the meteor were found scattered on the lakes below in Hamburg Township and there are many more are waiting to be found. The General Motors Astronomy Club has received permission to hunt for meteorites at an undisclosed location near Pinckney. Join us on…
Find out more »March 2020
White Lake Weather Station Tour – CANCELLED
The White Lake Weather Station has CANCELLED the tour, due to COVID-19. Tour an active Weather Station! The radar and weather balloon telemetry towers at White Lake Station. Did you know there is a weather station in Oakland County? The White Lake station is one of only 92 stations in North America, which launches two weather balloons daily. As astronomers, we often reference weather data for planning purposes, but few of us may realize where the data comes from. A…
Find out more »March 2021
Open Observing Night
Join us for an open observing night, at the home of club vice president, Tom Large. A telescope is not required, but of course you are welcome to bring your own. No alcoholic beverages are permitted at Open Observing. Social distancing due to Covid 19 will be observed.
Find out more »April 2021
Open Observing Night
Join us for an open observing night, at the home of club vice president, Tom Large. A telescope is not required, but of course you are welcome to bring your own. No alcoholic beverages are permitted at Open Observing. Social distancing due to Covid 19 will be observed.
Find out more »May 2021
Open Observing Night
Join us for an open observing night, at the home of club vice president, Tom Large. A telescope is not required, but of course you are welcome to bring your own. No alcoholic beverages are permitted at Open Observing. Social distancing due to Covid 19 will be observed.
Find out more »June 2021
Open Observing Night
Join us for an open observing night, at the home of club vice president, Tom Large. A telescope is not required, but of course you are welcome to bring your own. No alcoholic beverages are permitted at Open Observing. Social distancing due to Covid 19 will be observed.
Find out more »July 2021
Open Observing Night
Join us for an open observing night, at the home of club vice president, Tom Large. A telescope is not required, but of course you are welcome to bring your own. No alcoholic beverages are permitted at Open Observing. Social distancing due to Covid 19 will be observed.
Find out more »Clear Dark Sky Forecast
Boon Hill Amateur Astronomy
- Imaging with a 300mm prime lens June 18, 2021I've been using a 300mm f/4 prime lens that I'm borrowing for a bit, with my ZWO asi071mc pro camera.Some interesting resultshttps://www.flickr.com/photos/141833769@N05/51251172481/in/datetaken/The Trifid and Lagoon Nebulas. 2 hours of data taken on June 15-16, 2021 at the Northern Cross Observatory
- Comet C/2020 M3 (ATLAS) November 19, 2020November 8, 2020 Comet C/2020 M3 (ATLAS) near closest approach to Earth.http://https://www.flickr.com/photos/141833769@N05/50580247627/in/datetaken/45 x 30 second frames, stacked on the core of the comet.In addition, a short video.http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lujbOb0ZjE
- Comet C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE) - July 23, 2020 August 1, 2020While at the Boon Hill Observatory I setup to take images of Comet C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE)Data taken on 7/23, 2020Location: Boon Hill ObservatoryProcessed 7/26, 2020. First stack of 9 x 90 second frames (cropped)Stacked on the core only so there are trailing stars.No darks, so there is a lot of noise.Canon T3i, 75mm @ f/4.5, […]
- Comet C/2020 F8 (SWAN) May 2020 May 12, 2020Comet 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 […]