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August 2019
Open Observing Night
Join us to share the night sky at GM's Milford Proving Grounds. No telescope required, just make sure you dress for the weather. Everyone is welcome, but non-GM employees will be asked to sign a waiver. Note that there is no power on site, so if your scope needs power, bring a battery. See attached for details: MPG Open Observing Night & Waiver
Find out more »Fenton Sidewalk Astronomy
Stop by and see the Moon, Jupiter, or Saturn on your way back from the concert in the park. We will be set up on Leroy Street, near the fire hall. Also, anyone with a telescope is welcome to set up with us!
Find out more »Milford Sidewalk Astronomy
Stop by and see the Moon, Jupiter, or Saturn on your way back from the concert in the park. We will be set up at 330 N Main Street, across from Coratti's. Also, anyone with a telescope is welcome to set up with us.
Find out more »Fenton Sidewalk Astronomy
Stop by and see the Moon, Jupiter, or Saturn on your way back from the concert in the park. We will be set up on Leroy Street, near the fire hall. Also, anyone with a telescope is welcome to set up with us!
Find out more »Fenton Sidewalk Astronomy
Stop by and see the Moon, Jupiter, or Saturn on your way back from the concert in the park. We will be set up on Leroy Street, near the fire hall. Also, anyone with a telescope is welcome to set up with us!
Find out more »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…
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Mercury Transit Viewing – CANCELLED
Unfortunately, clouds and possible snow are obscuring the transit from Michigan. This event has been CANCELLED.
Find out more »Clear Dark Sky Forecast
Boon Hill Amateur Astronomy
- Asteroid 162082 1998 HL1 on October 25 2019 October 29, 2019On October 25, 2019 I imaged asteroid 162082 1998 HL1 for about two hours.This was through high cirrus clouds. I've made a video of the event.Segment 1 is the Asteroid 162082 1998 HL1, segment 2 is the sky I was shooting through.Segment one: 10" f/8 RC, ZWO asi071mc PRO camera cooled to -5C, 30 second […]
- 2019 Astronomy at the Beach September 13, 2019Astronomy at the Beach this year, is September 13, and 14, 2019 at the Island Lake State Park Kent lake beach.For more info.https://www.glaac.org/astronomy-at-the-beach/
- Latest imaging work at NCO July 26, 2019I've been imaging over the past few months, some galaxies, abell clusters and the summer Milky Way nebula.Check out the images here at my FLICKR site.https://www.flickr.com/photos/141833769@N05/
- Comet C/2018 Y1 Iwamoto March 3, 2019I managed to capture images of Comet C/2018 Y1 Iwamoto on February 18, February 22, and March 3, 2019. Those were the last clear nights we've had. You can review a few comet images at the flickr account. https://www.flickr.com/photos/141833769@N05/albums/72157705534756011