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August 31, 2007

Do you see what I see?

Do you see what I see? That's not a rhetorical question. I really wish someone could give me an answer, but at the same time I'm not sure there is an answer. What I have experienced feels like an extraordinary...
Posted by Greg Stone at 06:24 AM
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August 15, 2007

It's a blinking Vesta!

One of the task for the Prime Timers this month is to observe the bright asteroid Vesta as it approaches Jupiter. It's not that easy, for it's in a rich star field. As one person searched for it last night,...
Posted by Greg Stone at 02:51 PM
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August 05, 2007

Half an eclipse for early risers

OK - this one is for those viewing the total eclipse of the moon August 28 locally. Times and conditions are geared to Westport, MA - or very generally, the East Coast. There can be a big gap between total...
Posted by Greg Stone at 12:42 PM
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