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StarGazing in February 2012 - click to enlarge StarGazing in February 2012
(Posted February 2, 2012)
Your StarGazing Shortlist

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Want to Cook Up a Comet?! - click to enlarge Want to Cook Up a Comet?!
(Posted January 27, 2012)
Club members do delightful astronomy demonstrations that you'll love!

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Fight for Your Right to Starlight!


(Posted January 17, 2012)
Join the GLOBE at Night Program

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StarGazing in January 2012 <p> - click to enlarge StarGazing in January 2012


(Posted January 6, 2012)
Your StarGazing Shortlist

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NASA Night Sky Network Astronomy Clubs Reach Almost Two Million People! - click to enlarge NASA Night Sky Network Astronomy Clubs Reach Almost Two Million People!
(Posted December 14, 2011)
Astronomy clubs tirelessly share their telescopes and there are plenty of winter events so bundle up, brave the cold, and stargaze! View News >>

How to Watch the Geminid Meteor Shower<p> - click to enlarge How to Watch the Geminid Meteor Shower


(Posted December 11, 2011)
We invite stargazers to join the NASA Up All Night Chat and try to spot some meteors yourself!

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Total Lunar Eclipse on December 10, 2011<p> - click to enlarge Total Lunar Eclipse on December 10, 2011


(Posted November 26, 2011)
Observers in the Northern Hemisphere wake up to coffee and an eclipse (watch before sunrise) and much of the rest of the world will watch the eclipse at night! View News >>

NASA'S Mars Launch & How to Spot Mars in November 2011<p> - click to enlarge NASA'S Mars Launch & How to Spot Mars in November 2011


(Posted November 15, 2011)
You can see Mars without binoculars or a telescope, we'll tell you how! View News >>

How to Spot Jupiter in November 2011 - click to enlarge How to Spot Jupiter in November 2011
(Posted November 6, 2011)
Jupiter is fun and easy to find! View News >>

Bay Area Science Festival Regional Star Party<p> - click to enlarge Bay Area Science Festival Regional Star Party


(Posted October 31, 2011)
FREE Star Parties on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at over 20 sites in the San Francisco Bay Area!

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Bay Area Science Festival Regional Star Party<p> - click to enlarge Bay Area Science Festival Regional Star Party


(Posted October 31, 2011)
FREE Star Parties on Saturday, November 5, 2011 there will be star parties at over 20 sites in the San Francisco Bay Area!

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Halloween Treats & Telescopes! - click to enlarge Halloween Treats & Telescopes!
(Posted October 27, 2011)
On Halloween, many amateur astronomers set up telescopes and binoculars on their lawns for trick or treaters. This Halloween, a waxing crescent moon and Jupiter will be visible in the east. View News >>

NOVA's Finding Life Beyond Earth - Resources for Educators - click to enlarge NOVA's Finding Life Beyond Earth - Resources for Educators
(Posted October 19, 2011)
Fun Activities from our from Finding Life in the Universe ToolKit

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Star Light, Star Bright, Can You See Those Stars Tonight?<p> - click to enlarge Star Light, Star Bright, Can You See Those Stars Tonight?


(Posted October 9, 2011)
Join the Great World Wide Star Count, October 14-28, 2011

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InOMN Winners Announced - click to enlarge InOMN Winners Announced
(Posted October 6, 2011)
Congratulations to the winners of the International Observe the Moon outreach challenge! These five lucky clubs can look forward to a Moon Globe and a new lunar filter for their outreach activities. View News >>

What Does the Moon Mean to You?<p> - click to enlarge What Does the Moon Mean to You?


(Posted October 4, 2011)
Celebrate International Observe the Moon Night with an Astronomy Club, Saturday, October 8, 2011

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And the winners are... - click to enlarge And the winners are...
(Posted October 4, 2011)
See who won a copy of the Kaguya Lunar Atlas View News >>

Watch the Transit of Venus with an Astronomy Club!<p> - click to enlarge Watch the Transit of Venus with an Astronomy Club!


(Posted September 30, 2011)
A Once in a Lifetime Event on June 5-6, 2012

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Get Go StarGaze, the iPhone app that helps you find astronomy clubs and events!<p> - click to enlarge Get Go StarGaze, the iPhone app that helps you find astronomy clubs and events!


(Posted September 21, 2011)
The one-and-only app that's great for finding star parties on the go! View News >>

International Observe the Moon Night, Saturday, October 8, 2011 <p> - click to enlarge International Observe the Moon Night, Saturday, October 8, 2011


(Posted September 12, 2011)
Pack the car full of friends and family grab some moon munchies, and go out to an astronomy club moon event!

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Dr. Ned Wright on Exploring the Dark Side of the Solar System with WISE - click to enlarge Dr. Ned Wright on Exploring the Dark Side of the Solar System with WISE
(Posted August 25, 2011)
On Thursday, September 22nd, Dr. Ned Wright presented: Exploring the Dark Side of the Solar System with WISE. View News >>

Star Gazing with Dean Regas, Co-Host of Star Gazers - click to enlarge Star Gazing with Dean Regas, Co-Host of Star Gazers
(Posted August 18, 2011)
An Interview with Dean Regas on the Thrills of Sharing the Stars with the Public

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When the Moon hits your eye. Like a big-a pizza pie. That's amore!<p> - click to enlarge When the Moon hits your eye. Like a big-a pizza pie. That's amore!


(Posted August 12, 2011)
Celebrate International Observe the Moon Night with a Night Sky Network Club!

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August 2011 Telecon with Brooke Hsu - click to enlarge August 2011 Telecon with Brooke Hsu
(Posted August 9, 2011)
On Thursday, August 18, 2011, Brooke Hsu, held a telecon entitled The Changing Face of Earth's Nearest Neighbor: Science Results from the LRO. View News >>

Meteor Showers!<p> - click to enlarge Meteor Showers!


(Posted July 29, 2011)
Plan Your Meteor Shower Observing with Our Calendar, Get Tips on Observing, & Learn More About Meteors

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Solar Observing Before and After Shopping<p> - click to enlarge Solar Observing Before and After Shopping


(Posted July 14, 2011)
Oklahoma City Astronomy Club Shows Views of the Sun

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Telecon with Dr. David Morrison entitled <i>SEARCHES FOR ALIENS:  REAL AND IMAGINED</i> - click to enlarge Telecon with Dr. David Morrison entitled SEARCHES FOR ALIENS: REAL AND IMAGINED
(Posted July 12, 2011)
On Thursday, July 28th we held our Astrobiology Telecon with Dr. David Morrison. If you missed it, check out this article. View News >>

Congratulations to our Summer Quarterly Winners! - click to enlarge Congratulations to our Summer Quarterly Winners!
(Posted July 7, 2011)
Check out our Summer Quarterly Prize winners of Lunar Phase Pro, the "Swiss Army Knife" of Moon observing software! View News >>

Night Sky Network Club Member Goes Global!<p> - click to enlarge Night Sky Network Club Member Goes Global!


(Posted July 6, 2011)
Astronomy Outreach in Kathmandu, Nepal

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Stargaze with Award-Winning Astronomy Club Members! - click to enlarge Stargaze with Award-Winning Astronomy Club Members!
(Posted June 22, 2011)
Astronomical Society of the Pacific Awards Night Sky Network Members

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The Supernova Spotter - click to enlarge The Supernova Spotter
(Posted June 16, 2011)
Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh Club Member Spotted the Supernova Through a Scope

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Aliens Coming Your Way: Life in the Universe ToolKit - click to enlarge Aliens Coming Your Way: Life in the Universe ToolKit
(Posted June 15, 2011)
The Night Sky Network's latest ToolKit - Life In the Universe - is about to be released and you don't want to miss it! Be sure to log your club's events this quarter to receive one. View News >>

ALCON 2011 & Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival - click to enlarge ALCON 2011 & Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival
(Posted June 8, 2011)
Get Ready for the Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival & ALCON 2011!

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Moon Zoo Mania<p> - click to enlarge Moon Zoo Mania


(Posted June 1, 2011)
Join the Moon Zoo Citizen Science Project and Explore the Moon from Your Computer

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Astronomy Every Day, Even at a Mattress Store!<p> - click to enlarge Astronomy Every Day, Even at a Mattress Store!


(Posted May 25, 2011)
The NASA Night Sky Network Helps You Fuel Your Love of the Sky!

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Beyond Astronomy Day<p> - click to enlarge Beyond Astronomy Day


(Posted May 16, 2011)
How do you keep up with what's going on in the sky?

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Get Your Free <i>Sorting the Solar System Cards</i>!<p> - click to enlarge Get Your Free Sorting the Solar System Cards!


(Posted May 9, 2011)
The Sorting the Solar System activity is a fun way to get to know our Solar System, and leaves room for plenty of improvisation.

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Telecon: Stargazers, Starfarers, and Kepler with Dr. Jeffrey Van Cleve, Thursday, May 19th - click to enlarge Telecon: Stargazers, Starfarers, and Kepler with Dr. Jeffrey Van Cleve, Thursday, May 19th
(Posted May 2, 2011)
We held our third of our bi-monthly 2011 telecon series entitled: Stargazers, Starfarers, and Kepler with Dr. Jeffrey Van Cleve on Thursday, May 19, 2011 View News >>

Celebrate Astronomy Day with a NASA Night Sky Network Club!<p> - click to enlarge Celebrate Astronomy Day with a NASA Night Sky Network Club!


(Posted April 29, 2011)
Astronomy Day is Saturday, May 7, 2011

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Happy 50th to the Warren Astronomical Society!<p> - click to enlarge Happy 50th to the Warren Astronomical Society!


(Posted April 22, 2011)
The Detroit Area's Astro Club Has Great Star Parties & Welcomes Newbies

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Second Round of 2011 GLOBE at Night (GaN) Kits & SQM Winners! - click to enlarge Second Round of 2011 GLOBE at Night (GaN) Kits & SQM Winners!
(Posted April 14, 2011)
Was your club a winner? Here are the results of the Second Round of 2011 GLOBE at Night Kits & Sky Quality Meters (SQM) Drawing. View News >>

Congratulations to our Spring Quarterly 2011 Meteorite Winners! - click to enlarge Congratulations to our Spring Quarterly 2011 Meteorite Winners!
(Posted April 13, 2011)
Check Out the Winners of the Spring Quarterly Drawing: 5 More Museum Grade UruaƧu Meteorites! View News >>

Congratulations to the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU)!<p> - click to enlarge Congratulations to the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU)!


(Posted April 12, 2011)
Winner of the 2010 Astronomy Magazine Out-of-this-world Award

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Celebrate Global Astronomy Month this April with Astronomy Heroes!<p> - click to enlarge Celebrate Global Astronomy Month this April with Astronomy Heroes!


(Posted April 4, 2011)
Night Sky Network Clubs are Awaiting You!

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Turn Down the Light, Turn Up the Night, International Dark Sky Week is April 1-8, 2011!<p> - click to enlarge Turn Down the Light, Turn Up the Night, International Dark Sky Week is April 1-8, 2011!


(Posted March 29, 2011)
Start small, by using the right light fixtures at home and in the neighborhood.

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Beyond Earth Hour<p> - click to enlarge Beyond Earth Hour


(Posted March 21, 2011)
Two Great Campaigns for You to Join -
Earth Hour on Saturday, March 26 at 8:30 pm
& GLOBE at Night, A Citizen Science Project

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Celebrate the Sun-Earth Day and the Equinox with NASA!<p> - click to enlarge Celebrate the Sun-Earth Day and the Equinox with NASA!


(Posted March 16, 2011)
March 19th is Sun-Earth Day and March 20th is the Equinox

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Second Round of 2011 GLOBE at Night (GaN) Kits & SQM's - click to enlarge Second Round of 2011 GLOBE at Night (GaN) Kits & SQM's
(Posted March 9, 2011)
Was your club a winner? You still can be! Here are the results of the First Round of 2011 GLOBE at Night Kits & Sky Quality Meters (SQM) Drawing. View News >>

Women of the Sun<p> - click to enlarge Women of the Sun


(Posted March 7, 2011)
Meet Planet Hunter Dr. Natalie Batalha, the Women of NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, and the Science Educators at the Astronomical Society of the Pacific

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What's Up for March 2011<p> - click to enlarge What's Up for March 2011


(Posted March 2, 2011)
Jane Houston Jones from NASA Guides Us Through the Sky

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Star Light, Star Bright, Can You See the Stars Tonight?


(Posted February 22, 2011)
Help save the stars by participating in GLOBE at Night, a citizen-science campaign where you record how much light pollution is in your area, February 21-March 6, 2011

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Jupiter, I Love Your Largeness<p> - click to enlarge Jupiter, I Love Your Largeness


(Posted February 14, 2011)
Are there seasons on Jupiter?

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