There is a major solar storm happening now that could produce strong auroral displays. If skies clear, look up tonight or tomorrow night. For current info on aurorae (Northern Lights), check out this website.
This August 11th the Hamilton Amateur Astronomers aim to host another Perseids Meteor Shower Public Viewing Night. However, events like these require the support of club members and so we’re calling upon any and all club members who would like to help make this night a success. We’re looking for volunteers to fill basic roles such as…
If you are interested in helping please send an email to Jim Wamsley, chair@amateurastronomy.org.
The June issue of the Hamilton Amateur Astronomers Event Horizon newsletter is now available.
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Photo credit: Bob Christmas, Comet C/2014 Q2 (Lovejoy) and NGC 188
We had another successful public stargazing night, this time at T.B. McQuesten Park on the Hamilton mountain Sat 23 May 2015. We had some thin cirrus clouds to start the night off, but they didn’t impair viewing of the Moon, Venus and Jupiter – all well positioned in the western sky after sunset. Eventually they dissipated and we had pretty good seeing.
Comet C/2014 Q2 (Lovejoy) and open star cluster NGC 188 in Cepheus, near the north celestial pole. Taken near Barry’s Bay, Ontario on May 13, 2015 between 10:24 pm & 11:29 pm EDT. Stack of 30 exposures of 1 minute each; 30 minutes total. Canon 40D through Tamron 300mm lens at f/2.8, on SP mount. ISO 1600.
The May issue of the Hamilton Amateur Astronomers Event Horizon newsletter is now available.
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Photo credit: Don Pullen, Astronomy Day 2015
The HAA celebrated Astronomy Day this year at Bayfront Park in Hamilton. We had excellent weather with crystal clear seeing during the day and minimal light clouds during the evening.
Capturing the Stars
Kerry-Ann will be talking about her journey in the intense hobby of astrophotography from 2007 up to 2015 and sharing some of the stories behind the many objects that were captured along with her more recent projects and goals.
The April issue of the Hamilton Amateur Astronomers Event Horizon newsletter is now available.
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Photo credit: Ann Tekatch, St. Patrick Day Aurora
Unfortunately, I was unable to attend this season’s inaugural public viewing session in Grimsby, but I did get my telescope out for some solar and lunar viewing on the weekend. After a long and cold winter, the comparatively mild temperatures and clear skies were like a siren’s call, luring me out under the sky.
A week ago I treated myself to a new astro-toy; a Herschel wedge, for white light solar viewing. Both Saturday and Sunday afternoon offered opportunities to test it out, and after comparing different eyepiece and filter combinations, it gave spectacular views that I was very happy with.
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