ASTRONOMY UPDATE (01 October 2014)
Dennis Mammana
01) Total lunar eclipse (October 7/8, 2014)
02) Lunar Eclipse Overnight (October 7/8, 2014)
03) Night Sky Photo Workshop Coming Up! (October 18/19, 2014)
04) Partial solar eclipse (October 23, 2014)
05) Partial Solar Eclipse/Stargazing Party (October 23, 2014)
06) Nightfall Star Party (October 23-26, 2014)
07) Check the Northern Lights off your bucket list!
08) Borrego Night Sky Tours
09) 2014-2015 Public Calendar Now Online
10) Arrange lectures or workshops in your area!
11) Total Solar Eclipses coming up!
12) Subscribe FREE to my “Stargazers” column
13) Follow me on Social Media
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01) Total lunar eclipse (October 7/8, 2014)
After midnight on the night of October 7/8 North American (as well as some Asian, Australian & New Zealand) sky watchers will experience a total lunar eclipse. Unlike an eclipse of the sun, it’s perfectly safe to view a lunar eclipse without a protective filter. All you need is your eyes, but if you’ve got binoculars or a small telescope, you may find viewing through them to be even more enjoyable. You’ll certainly be able to watch the sky show even from under bright city lights but, for a truly spectacular display, head out to dark rural skies. And to learn more about the eclipse, read my current “Stargazers” column here: http://www.creators.com/lifestylefeatures/astronomy/stargazers/total-lunar-eclipse.html
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02) Lunar Eclipse Overnight (October 7/8, 2014)
Less than one week from tonight--October 7/8--we will experience a total eclipse of the moon. Don't fight the clouds and city lights... join me and California Overland Desert Excursions for an exciting Lunar Eclipse Overnight! After an exhilarating tour of the 4 million-year-old Borrego Badlands in a rugged military vehicle you'll arrive at our campsite along the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains just in time for sunset; and after a delicious chuck wagon dinner, we'll aim the 14-inch telescope skyward and prepare for the celestial show that awaits us. Don't miss it! http://www.californiaoverland.com
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03) Night Sky Photo Workshop Coming Up! (October
18/19, 2014)
In early autumn the Milky Way is glorious... no question about it. But have you ever captured a great photo of it with just your camera & tripod? Join me for this special two-day Southern California workshop on the weekend of October 18/19, and learn the secrets to amazing night sky photography from under the clear, dark skies of Borrego Springs, California's only International Dark Sky Community. Save 10% by registering before October 5. Reduced rates for lodging are also available. For more details and enrollment, visit: http://www.dennismammana.com/BSNightSkyPhotoOct2014.htm
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04) Partial Solar Eclipse (October 23, 2014)
On October 23, we in North America will experience a rare partial eclipse of the sun. Viewing and photographing must be done with extreme caution, since even partially exposing the eye or camera to unfiltered solar radiation can cause blindness or camera damage. To learn more about this partial solar eclipse (and eclipses in general) visit: http://mreclipse.com/MrEclipse.html#Sun
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05) Partial Solar Eclipse/Stargazing Party (October 23,
2014)
View the solar eclipse alone, or learn about it and how to view and photograph it safely, and join astronomers from around Southern California to get a safe and close-up telescopic view of the celestial spectacle. Then, after a break and dinner, we’ll preview the spectacular October desert night sky and again join the astronomers outdoors to peer at even more wonders of the universe. Make your reservations now! http://www.borregospringsresort.com/pdfs/Special%20Events%20Packages.pdf
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06) Nightfall Star Party (October 23-26, 2014)
One of the biggest astronomical weekends in San Diego County occurs in Borrego Springs on the weekend of October 23-26, 2014—the same weekend as the 49th Annual Borrego Days Festival (whose theme this year, by the way, is “Borrego SkyDance”). Lodging is tough to come by if you wait too long, so make your reservations now! For details on these terrific events, visit: http://www.nightfallstarparty.com
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07) Check the Northern Lights off your bucket list!
If you’ve been paying attention to the northern lights, you know they’ve been raging in recent weeks… this is to be expected since, over the next few months, we’re at the height of auroral activity. Remember the sun is now in its "solar max" phase and, with it, auroral displays are reaching their best. The next solar max? Maybe in 2025. Maybe. There's debate in the astronomical community if it'll even happen. Don’t delay… make your reservations now and don’t miss out on Nature’s greatest light show! Join me on a great Arctic Circle cruise along the coast of Norway this November (http://www.melitatrips.com/destinations/2014/norwaynov/norway.html) or in Fairbanks, Alaska in March (http://www.melitatrips.com/destinations/2015/alaska/alaska2015.html) And be sure to mention my name to receive top priority!
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08) Borrego Night Sky Tours
If you’re planning to explore Southern California’s ruggedly beautiful Anza-Borrego Desert this autumn or winter, why stop at sundown? Unlike a typical group “star party”, my Borrego Night Sky Tour is a personalized and truly inspiring journey across the cosmos above Borrego Springs—California's only International Dark Sky Community. I promise this is one voyage you won't soon forget! Dates and spaces are limited, and are dwindling quickly. Reserve yours now. http://www.BorregoNightSkyTours.com
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09) 2014-2015 Public Calendar Now Online
My calendar of public events for 2014-2015 (and beyond) is online; if you’re planning to visit beautiful Borrego Springs this upcoming season, I hope you’ll time your trip to join us for some (or all!) of these “stellar” events. Links will be updated as details are firmed up. http://www.dennismammana.com/presentations/schedule.htm
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10) Arrange lectures or workshops in your area!
Many of my fans have expressed disappointment that they cannot attend some of my popular presentations and workshops here in Southern California... but don't despair. Groups such as photo clubs, camera stores, astronomy associations, schools, libraries, etc. often host such programs, so if you know of organizations in your area that might be interested, please email me at mam...@skyscapes.com. Perhaps we can put something together in your area!
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11) Total Solar Eclipses coming up!
If you’ve never experienced neither the aurora borealis nor a total solar eclipse, this might just be your ticket… a possible “two-fer”! Iceland for the aurora, and the Faroe Islands for a stunning total solar eclipse! (March 14-23, 2015 with Dennis Mammana) http://melitatrips.com/destinations/2015/faroe/faroe.html Or if you’re looking farther ahead, be sure to check out my Java Sea Eclipse (February 27 – March 10,2016). Orangutans and a total solar eclipse… what could be better! To learn more these exciting programs, call MWT Associates at 877.707.7827 toll-free, or visit the links above. And be sure to mention my name to receive top priority!
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