Re: upcoming total lunar eclipse
Yes, not many venues are going to be wiling to stay open to host an observing party the night/morning of this lunar eclipse. That is why I am thinking of activities BEFORE the eclipse that would run before the eclipse date and at times that libraries and planearia run by sane humans are open.
We are going to have a special program at the Stars2Stem planetarium on Saturday, March 8th at 2pm on the March 13-14 total lunar eclipse. In it, I'll discuss why lunar eclipses happen, when they happen and show the night sky on the 13-14 and show the eclipse, plus give out info on when to look on March 14th, suggestions for good viewing on their own at home. Maybe, I will also talk a bit about using binoculars to view this eclipse and other interesting celestial objects. This will be a daytime program.
I am going to contact Waterford and Eat Lyme libraries to see if they too would like to do a similar type of program on either the Sunday, Monday or Tuesday before the eclipse. At the libraries, I would do the presentation using PowerPoint and Stellarium, but if the program occurred at about 5:30p.m.?? it should be dark enough to see the Moon rising. In which case, would any of you be interested in setting up a scope or binoculars to look at the Moon during and after the presentation?
I doubt even the best library, or school publicist could muster a crowd for some 2AM observing, even with our fine TAAS personalities.
The public could be better served by a poster or internet infographic saying where and when to look from their homes.
Also, there¡¯s a partial solar eclipse at Sunrise on Saturday the 29th.?
Not sure if we can drive into Harkness, but there are great views to the east from Pequot Ave. in New London.?
Mark
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Re: upcoming total lunar eclipse
I doubt even the best library, or school publicist could muster a crowd for some 2AM observing, even with our fine TAAS personalities.
The public could be better served by a poster or internet infographic saying where and when to look from their homes.
Also, there¡¯s a partial solar eclipse at Sunrise on Saturday the 29th.?
Not sure if we can drive into Harkness, but there are great views to the east from Pequot Ave. in New London.?
Mark
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Very cool, Mark, I especially like the Silver Sliver galaxy!
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Jerry
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Re: upcoming total lunar eclipse
We may be going out west to ski that week.??If¡¯ I¡¯m around, I¡¯ll be willing to participate.
On Jan 25, 2025 at 9:10?AM -0500, Leslie Brown via groups.io <lfbro@...>, wrote:
Hi All,
As you know, here is a total lunar eclipse that will be visible here in CT occurring late in the evening on March 13 into the early hours of March 14th.
Does the club have any outreach plans for this event? I do not think Conn College will be doing any lunar viewing for the eclipse as it occurs during their spring break. Because of that, I was thinking of contacting the Waterford and East Lyme libraries to see if they would be interested in hosting events. If they are, are any of you up for bringing your 'scopes out to such an event?
The timing of this eclipse is not ideal for public viewings, as the partial phase begins at 1:09a.m. and the total phase doesn't start in SE CT until about 2:25 a.m. on Thursday morning. Totality ends at after 3a.m. My guess is that no library is going to host an event for the actual eclipse, but they might host events during their operating house or early evening to talk about lunar eclipses in general and help people prepare to watch the eclipse on their own from homes.
Any interest in doing something for this eclipse, either before the actual event when we might be awake or on the wee hours of the 14th?
Thanks,
Leslie
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Leslie F. Brown, Ph.D.
Emeriti - Physics, Astronomy & Geophysics
Connecticut College
New London, CT USA
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upcoming total lunar eclipse
Hi All,
As you know, here is a total lunar eclipse that will be visible here in CT occurring late in the evening on March 13 into the early hours of March 14th.
Does the club have any outreach plans for this event? I do not think Conn College will be doing any lunar viewing for the eclipse as it occurs during their spring break. Because of that, I was thinking of contacting the Waterford and East Lyme libraries to see if they would be interested in hosting events. If they are, are any of you up for bringing your 'scopes out to such an event?
The timing of this eclipse is not ideal for public viewings, as the partial phase begins at 1:09a.m. and the total phase doesn't start in SE CT until about 2:25 a.m. on Thursday morning. Totality ends at after 3a.m. My guess is that no library is going to host an event for the actual eclipse, but they might host events during their operating house or early evening to talk about lunar eclipses in general and help people prepare to watch the eclipse on their own from homes.
Any interest in doing something for this eclipse, either before the actual event when we might be awake or on the wee hours of the 14th?
Thanks, Leslie
Leslie F. Brown, Ph.D. Emeriti - Physics, Astronomy & Geophysics
Connecticut College New London, CT USA
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Thanks, Geoff. I know you¡¯re a busy guy.
George
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5 Inch SCT Available for Club Use
Just a reminder that the club's 5 inch SCT is available for club use. Please let me know if you want to use it and I'll make arrangements to get it to you.
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Hi George -
My check is going in the mail tomorrow (Sat).
Cheers!
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On 1/7/25 14:21, GEORGE BLAHUN wrote: Although I¡¯ve sent out individual email receipts for the TAAS dues received so far, I thought I¡¯d double the acknowledgement by listing our current dues paying members here. Our current members are, in order of opening envelopes: Leslie B, Amy S, Jay D, Max M, John N, Jeff D, Dot M, George B.
I will continue to send out receipts and if you don¡¯t get one after a week or so of sending your dues, please let me know.
TAAS dues can be sent to me, made out to TAAS or Thames Amateur Astronomical Society for $15. Thanks.
George
George Blahun
P. O. Box 17
Quaker Hill, CT 06375
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Geoff McLean
McLean Research Associates
Lead Night Sky Ranger, The Last Green Valley
NASA Solar System Ambassador
Adjunct Professor of Astronomy, Connecticut College
Astronomy programs for Girl Scouts of CT
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I came away with the same thoughts, George. More data, mom!! And now I want to learn more about Enigma Labs. You can see I am not going to get anything useful done :D?
LB
Thanks, Leslie.? I watched it and it was pretty even-handed.? The two things I took away from this are gather more data and reduce the stigma of reporting unusual occurrences.
George
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Thanks, Leslie. I watched it and it was pretty even-handed. The two things I took away from this are gather more data and reduce the stigma of reporting unusual occurrences.
George
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Hi All,
I just saw this... on TV, PBS, at 9p.m. Eastern, Nova will be airing a program on UFOs. Hopefully they will be presenting some of the latest information released by the government.
Enjoy, Leslie
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As of today, 1-22-25, the official TAAS membership is 18. The latest dues were received from Bill P, Gerry K and Deb F. Thanks to everyone who sent in their dues, you can continue to send them to me via check or money order made out to TAAS at:
George Blahun
P. O. Box 17
Quaker Hill, CT 06375
If you¡¯d rather wait to pay in cash or hand me a check you can do that anytime you see me. Thanks.
George
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Then there was me coming to the picnic not even knowing I had the dreaded C word. Even though I wore a mask all the time except when shoveling food.? I just didn't know and still always wear one. Even meeting friends at Barnes and Noble Caf¨¦, we were the only 3 in the Cafe wearing masks - including the Cafe staff! Plus,? I don't or can't drink. John S.
On Sat, Jan 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM, GEORGE BLAHUN <ks1u@...> wrote: Jeff et al,
? ? Thanks for checking on this and please don¡¯t make a decision based on my circumstances.? In small venues I probably will be wearing a mask since I really don¡¯t want to come into contact with large groups of people I don¡¯t know.? I¡¯m sure no TAAS member would come to a meeting sick, but when it comes to the general public, especially where alcohol is present, I don¡¯t think that¡¯s the case.? Candidly, I¡¯ d rather wait for warmer weather and an outside or semi enclosed area.
George
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Jeff et al,
Thanks for checking on this and please don¡¯t make a decision based on my circumstances. In small venues I probably will be wearing a mask since I really don¡¯t want to come into contact with large groups of people I don¡¯t know. I¡¯m sure no TAAS member would come to a meeting sick, but when it comes to the general public, especially where alcohol is present, I don¡¯t think that¡¯s the case. Candidly, I¡¯ d rather wait for warmer weather and an outside or semi enclosed area.
George
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Would Penny Lane Pub in Old Saybrook work? It looks like a nice place. Say, 2 or 3 pm??
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Mark Strollo
Lee P.
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