Southern Maine Astronomers

Lunar Eclipse, January 20, 21 CANCELLED (weather)

Sunday, January 20 - Monday, January 21, 2019

Event

The USM Planetarium has asked SMA to assist with the Lunar Eclipse, January 20, 21.

The eclipse begins late evening of the 20th and into the early morning of the 21st.   We could set-up telescopes for viewing other "deep sky" objects, between glances at the progression of the eclipse.

Binoculars would be great for the Moon and other bino objects, (M42, M45, M31, etc).

When I get more specific info.,(set-up time), I'll let you know.  See you on the third!

Cheers,

Ron 

Date: Sunday, January 20 - Monday, January 21, 2019

Time: 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Eastern

Location: Southworth Planetarium
96 Falmouth Street
Portland, ME 04103

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Southworth Planetarium
USM Campus Science Building
96 Falmouth Street
Portland, ME 04103
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Notes:
From Rt. 295, exit onto Forest Ave, North.  Turn left at the second light, just past the Oakhurst Dairy facility on the left.  USM Science Building is on the left at the top of the hill.  On street parking.

Planetarium is to the right  as you enter and down the stairs. 

We occasionally meet in the upstairs classroom, Room 165.  Turn left as you come in and immediately turn right.  Room is left, at the end of the short hall.