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Newsletter by noted astronomy author and sky photographer Dennis Mammana to keep members informed about astronomical events occurring in and above Southern California, as well as regionally, nationally and internationally.
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ASTONOMY UPDATE (Nov. 20, 2009) CORRECTION
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Oops. my brain must still be out of town! The Geminid meteor shower entry
is NOW correct! (see below)
03) Geminid Meteor Shower Campout in the Anza-Borrego Desert (Sat/Sun.,
Dec. 12/13)
Did you miss the Leonid meteor shower earlier this week? Well don't miss
the Geminids-perhaps the best and brightest shower of the year!... more »
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ASTRONOMY UPDATE (20 November 2009)
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I've returned from our exciting aurora trip to Norway, and almost back into
the swing of things again. This is just a quick note to let you know of
some rapidly approaching program dates. More to come later.
01) Desert Sky Photography for Beginners class (Sat., Nov. 21)
02) SkyScapes Holiday orders deadline (Mon., Nov. 30)... more »
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ASTRONOMY UPDATE: Greetings from the Arctic North
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Our Arctic journey now nears its end. We saw much of the beautiful coastline of Norway and met some wonderful folks along the way. And, while winter hasn't yet set in here, the temperatures leave no doubt that it's on its way. The purpose of our voyage, of course-to search for the mystical northern lights-was hugely successful. Three out of four nights were clear... more »
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ASTRONOMY UPDATE (07 November 2009)
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01) Rain of Fire outdoor lecture (Nov. 7 at 7:00 p.m.) 02) Sunday Stargazing at the Springs (Nov. 8) 03) Nightfall (Nov. 12-15) 04) Autumn Stargazing (Nov. 21, 10-11:30 a.m.) 05) Desert Sky Photography for Beginners class (Nov. 21) 06) City Sky Photography class (Nov. 22) 07) Borrego Springs Starry Starry Nights photos... more »
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ASTRONOMY UPDATE (13 October 2009)
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Make plans now to join us in beautiful Borrego Springs for the upcoming 44th Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival. To help celebrate our recent designation as California's first International Dark Sky Community, our Festival and parade theme this year is Starry Starry Nights, for which yours truly will be the Grand Marshal. To learn more about the many exciting... more »
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ASTRONOMY UPDATE (One more thing...)
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Hello all- One item slipped into my inbox within minutes after hitting the "send" button before. the deadline to RSVP for this event is Friday, October 9. I hope you can join us! --Dennis Galactic Gala logo <[link]> Celebrate Borrego Springs' "Starry Starry Nights" and International Dark-Sky... more »
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ASTRONOMY UPDATE (07 October 2009)
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Make plans now to join us in beautiful Borrego Springs for our upcoming 44th Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival. To help celebrate our recent designation as California’s first International Dark Sky Community, our Festival and parade theme this year is Starry Starry Nights, for which yours truly will be the Grand Marshal. To learn more about the many exciting... more »
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ASTRONOMY UPDATE (01 October 2009)
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The desert "season" has begun. Autumn days are now saturated with sunshine, and the nights are dark and filled with stars. With Borrego Springs' recent designation as California's first International Dark Sky Community-and the town's upcoming 44th Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival featuring the theme "Starry Starry Nights"-much is planned to help... more »
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ASTRONOMY UPDATE--CORRECTION
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Oops. one of my faithful readers let me know of an error in the final URL of entry 06). Please note the correct site is [link] <[link]> - without the trailing parenthesis included. "It just goes to show ya. It's always somethin'!" -- Roseanne Roseannadanna (Mammana)... more »
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ASTRONOMY UPDATE (24 September 2009)
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After a long (hot!) summer of preparations, my full 2009-2010 public schedule is now online. You can check it out here ([link]). Many exciting things are coming up, and I hope you make plans to enjoy some of them with me. In the meantime, here are some terrific things coming up soon.... more »
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