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Navigating the Night Sky for December 2024 - Monthly Star Maps from the Astronomical League

Navigating the Night Sky for December 2024 - Monthly Star Maps from the Astronomical League

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  • Adult, Teen
  • 12/01/2024

The Astronomical League produces monthly star maps in both English and Spanish. We have mirrored downloadable copies of the latest guides inside.

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December's Night Sky Notes: Spot the King of Planets

December's Night Sky Notes: Spot the King of Planets

  • 11/18/2024

Jupiter is bright and easy to spot from our vantage point on Earth, helped by its massive size and banded, reflective cloud tops. Find out how you can see it for yourself inside December's Night Sky Notes article, originally published February 2023.

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November's Night Sky Notes: Snowballs from Space

November's Night Sky Notes: Snowballs from Space

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  • Adult, Child, Teen
  • 10/15/2024

Get ready for the next comet and find out how comets are connected to some of our favorite annual astronomy events with November's Night Sky Notes!

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October's Night Sky Notes: Catch Andromeda Rising!

October's Night Sky Notes: Catch Andromeda Rising!

  • 09/16/2024

If you're thinking of a galaxy, the image in your head is probably the Andromeda Galaxy! Studies of this massive neighboring galaxy, also called M31, have played an incredibly important role in shaping modern astronomy. Find out how you can see it for yourself inside October's Night Sky Notes article, originally published September 2021.

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List of Ready-Made Presentations for Meetings, Class Visits, and Cloudy Days

List of Ready-Made Presentations for Meetings, Class Visits, and Cloudy Days

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  • Adult, Teen
  • 08/29/2024

What happens when rain or inclement weather rolls in, and you need to do something with your visitors while you wait for the skies to clear up? Well, after you double check to make sure you've safely stashed your telescope, try out one of these popular ni

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    NASA Night Sky Notes Monthly Article

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