Spring 2019
Spring 2019 Observatory Event Schedule
2/5 6:30 pm. Mars’ reddish hue makes it a very interesting planet to observe even though it is on the smaller side. We hope to view two of Mars’ moons this evening and we may be able to see one of its ice caps. Postponed to 2/8 6:30 pm
2/19 8:30 pm. The Moon will be nearly full this evening so we will be viewing through a filter to adjust for the incredible brightness.
3/12 8:00 pm. Betelgeuse is the brightest star in the Orion constellation. It is one of the largest known stars and its diameter is much larger than the size of the sun.
3/26 7:30 pm. The Orion Nebula is a nebula situated in the Milky Way, being south of Orion’s Belt in its eponymous constellation. It is one of the brightest nebulae and is visible to the naked eye in the night sky.
4/9 8:15 pm. The Moon will have approximately 22% illumination which will make for a nice crescent to observe.
4/22 8:30 pm. NGC 4361 is a dying star that was very similar to our sun at one point. This planetary nebula is especially interesting because there is evidence that there are two dying stars inside rather than one.
