www.skyandtelescope.org copy pastes.

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How about Alpha Centauri?

I was totally unaware of the fact I never saw Alpha Century. I'm not sure that is the right spelling but that's what auto fill wants there.

think it's alpha centura....

also, the alpha means it's the brightest star in it's respective constellation.

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I copied it, here's the paste. Alpha Centauri

I don't know why people love apple products so much. I guess it was the first tablet and it is decent quality but, blah.

https://cam01.sci.ucalgary.ca/AllSkyCam ... tImage.JPG

[jusplay4fun]

What is it?

I copied it, here's the paste. Alpha Centauri

I don't know why people love apple products so much. I guess it was the first tablet and it is decent quality but, blah.

https://cam01.sci.ucalgary.ca/AllSkyCam ... tImage.JPG

[WILLIAMS5232]

What is it?

I copied it, here's the paste. Alpha Centauri

I don't know why people love apple products so much. I guess it was the first tablet and it is decent quality but, blah.

https://cam01.sci.ucalgary.ca/AllSkyCam ... tImage.JPG

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Sorry JP looks like you figured it out, alpha Centauri a star.

I was farmiliar with the name. I was not aware it could only be seen quite a way south of here. The other thread was a parody of one dukasaur made.

Funny how I often just think all the same stars are visible world wide. Maybe I will chat with my son about this.

[jusplay4fun]

Strawberry Moon 2019: Best times to watch and a special viewing bonus

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/strawberry-moon-2019-best-times-to-watch-and-a-special-viewing-bonus/ar-AACXPxD?li=BBnb7Kz

It's time for another noteworthy celestial event. Be sure to cast your gaze toward the sky for 2019's Strawberry Moon. And for the keen-eyed, there's a heavenly bonus with a prominent appearance from one of our fellow planets.

So you're not disappointed or confused, first things first: The moon isn't going to actually look like a big, round strawberry. That's because in North America, the name comes from Algonquin tribes of Native Americans. This full moon was their sign to harvest wild strawberries, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac.

This moon has other names in other parts of the world. In Europe, you may hear it called the Honey Moon, Mead Moon or the Full Rose Moon. In the Southern Hemisphere, it can go by Oak Moon, Cold Moon or Long Night Moon, according to EarthSky.org.

What's the best time to see it?
The peak of the full moon happens depending on your time zone.

In the Eastern Time Zone of the United States, that will happen at 4:30 a.m. Monday, June 17. On the West Coast with Pacific Time, the peak will be 1:30 a.m. On the other side of the globe, New Delhi, India, will see peak time of 2 p.m.

See the upper right side of the timeanddate.com page to get the time for your location.

But remember, peak time doesn't mean your only viewing time. As The Old Farmer's Almanac points out, the moon will appear full to viewers on Father's Day (Sunday, June 16) shortly after sunset.

For the best impression, take a look not at peak time but while the moon is still low on your horizon, says CNN meteorologist Judson Jones.

"My favorite time to watch the full moon is as it is rising over the eastern horizon. When the moon is low on the horizon, it allows you to capture the view with objects in the foreground, making the moon appear bigger," Jones said.

"Say you are in the city, and you're watching between a couple of buildings or over the skyline, it will make it feel that much bigger and give it more impact." He adds that if you're around the ocean, a lake or mountains, the perspective could be very pleasing.

Special guest
Now, about that heavenly bonus. You may notice a bright object floating just above the moon. That will be not a star, but Jupiter.

The solar system's largest planet actually made its closest approach to Earth in 2019 back on June 10, but it's still showing prominently in the night sky. Even ordinary binoculars should yield impressive viewing results.

What's next?
For those who like to follow earthly and celestial events, we've got the summer solstice coming up in just a few days -- on Friday, June 21.

And the next full moon after the Strawberry is the Full Buck Moon on July 16.

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Interesting. I'm wondering where to find wild strawberries ready to harvest in June.

I'm guessing that maybe this one is too early to be what someone called it, but now we are stuck with the miss placed term?

Unless the Algonquin people were pretty far south in June. DoomYoshi are some wild strawberries ready out there?

So best viewing was yesterday. Did anyone check it out?

[WILLIAMS5232]

no, stormy night last night here..... still waiting to get a shot of jupiter. i need to roll out my telescope....if i do, i'll snap a pic

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I did not go out last night. I was at my Dad's taking away a load of brush from his yard and it was pretty sunny. I told my brother to get in the shade. This morning there is rain and some thunder.

I hope you can get out and grab some pictures williams. Sounds pretty cool.

I googled cameras for taking lunar pictures. There was an Olympus for under $300. That might have been US dollars which are bigger than ours. At the camera store and Best Buy soon I am looking at a couple of thousand plus lenses and maybe a T adaptor.

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July Sky:

This month's Sky Tour starts with a recap of two eclipses, then points the way to Jupiter and Saturn before exploring Scorpius, the Scorpion, and other constellations and key stars of the mid-summer sky.

Believe it or not, July isn't hot in the Northern Hemisphere because we're especially close to the Sun. In fact, on July 4th, Earth will be its farthest form the Sun all year. Instead, we experience summer when our hemisphere is tipped toward the Sun. This means that the hours of darkness are relatively brief, especially well north of the equator.

https://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/sky-tour-podcast-july-2019/

As you'll hear in the podcast, this month features a total eclipse of the Sun during new Moon on July 2nd and a deep partial eclipse of the full Moon two weeks later on July 16th. Sadly, neither of these events is visible from the United States. (Go here for details about these and other eclipses in 2019.)

Meanwhile, Jupiter is becoming more prominent in the evening sky, and this month it'll be joined by Saturn, which reaches opposition on July 9th. Our Sky Tour podcast uses these two planets as guideposts to other interesting sights in the evening sky.

For example, right now Scorpius, the celestial Scorpion, is well positioned after dark. The farther south you live, the easier it is to make out its very obvious shape. This constellation's alpha star is Antares, meaning "rival of Ares" (or Mars). The pale red glow from Antares is quite obvious.

To the right (west) of Scorpius are Libra, the Balance Scales, and Virgo, the Maiden. High above them is the fourth-brightest star in the nighttime sky — a beacon that's only 37 light-years away. And its name? Well, you'll have to listen to July's podcast for the answer!

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A bit late, but you can still see a few heavenly bodies:

https://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-august-2-10/

JP

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I saw Jupiter the evening of August 9; it was easy to spot using the link below, since I have a good southern exposure to the sky.

JP

A bit late, but you can still see a few heavenly bodies:

https://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-august-2-10/

JP

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It's the 11th. Time for a new link.

I have not looked at the sky much this year. I took my telescope to Saskatchewan. The first night mosquitoes were way too bad. Second night we fell asleep early and the last night was thunder storms.

Hope you are doing well Just. Have a great August!

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OK: Update

https://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-august-9-17/

Go to bottom of the above linked page for days starting August 11.


Also try:

https://in-the-sky.org/skymap2.php

https://www.telescope.com/content.jsp?pageName=Monthly-Star-Chart


Australia site is below..?

https://www.skymania.com/wp/your-night-sky-this-month/

JP

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https://www.skyandtelescope.com/

https://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-august-16-24/

Enjoy viewing Heavenly Bodies.

JP4Fun

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I'm in an orchard in a place called Lake Country BC just north of Kelowna.

The sky is very clear so I went outside to look at the stars. I did not bring my telescope and don't think there are any binoculars with us. There is a pit bull two trailers down from us, so I was not as keen on being out there as I might have been.

The view was the best I have seen for a long time.

I even got to see one large bright meteorite.

[KoolBak]

You should get some cream for that.

[jusplay4fun]

https://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-august-23-31/

Enjoy observing heavenly bodies.

https://www.google.com/search?q=jupiter+images+2019&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS777US777&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=Gd8x1ouHhlok1M%253A%252C3CivlhobAZ5pOM%252C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kS5WbNm2MiUc0Z7I0P0KA389ZfjtQ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjQ5_jhzZ_kAhWNylkKHUtFAkIQ9QEwA3oECAkQDw#imgrc=Gd8x1ouHhlok1M:


JP

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You should get some cream for that.

The meteorite? Heh.

It was orange and huge. Unfortunately I did not hear a crack so it must have been a way off.

[jusplay4fun]

https://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-august-30-september-7/

JP4F

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I'm guessing it's back to school for you. This summer was probably not a good one to go out to Montana. I suspect it was pretty much the same there as here since it's relatively close. Too many clouds for quite a bit of the time. As I mentioned while I was in Saskatchewan, one of the nights was mosquitos the other spectacular electrical storms. Neither very nice for looking at stars. Have a great week JP.

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School began this week. Thanks for your kind words, 2dimes.

I did see a few thing this summer in the sky, but often it was cloudy when I went looking at the heavens. One must be patient and persistent to see heavenly bodies.

JP4Fun

I'm guessing it's back to school for you. This summer was probably not a good one to go out to Montana. I suspect it was pretty much the same there as here since it's relatively close. Too many clouds for quite a bit of the time. As I mentioned while I was in Saskatchewan, one of the nights was mosquitos the other spectacular electrical storms. Neither very nice for looking at stars. Have a great week JP.

[jusplay4fun]

I looked south and think I saw Jupiter to the right of and a bit below the moon this evening, about 9:30.

Hurricane Dorian moved out of Eastern Virginia today and the sky was rather clear of clouds to allow a decent view of the heavens. Some of the nicest weather occurs after a hurricane and we were spared major damage in Richmond. Lots of damage high wind and localized flooding) and power outages toward Virginia Beach (about 25K without power) and in North Carolina (about 50K, reported earlier this evening). The people of Bahamas need help and prayers.

JP4Fun

https://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-august-30-september-7/

JP4F

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https://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-september-13-21/

JP4Fun

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same source:

JP4Fun

Tuesday, Sept. 17

• You know the season is changing; we've reached the time of year when, just after nightfall, Cassiopeia has already climbed a little higher in the northeast than the Big Dipper has sunk in the northwest. Cas reigns high in early evening during the chilly fall-winter half of the year. The Big Dipper takes over for the milder evenings of spring and summer.

Almost midway between them stands Polaris. It's currently a little above their midpoint.

https://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-september-13-21/

JP4Fun