James Vincent AstronomyJun 30, 20241 min read[cpastro] Next meeting Wednesday July 3rd 2024: Exploring the summer sky, Jim VincentHi All This week we have Jim taking a look at the summer sky. Don't miss it.
James Vincent AstronomyJun 23, 20241 min read[cpastro] Next meeting Wednesday June 26th 2024: CPAC great debate, Mike, Jim, Chris, and Ken.Hi All This week we have a 4 way debate. When was/is/will be the most exciting time to be an amateur astronomer?' 1) The 1600s, when the invention of the telescope totally changed people's thinking about the Universe and every view of the skies was a new discovery Jim 2) The Victorian/Edwardian era when modern astronomy took shape with many discoveries that form the basis of our modern understanding of the universe. Ken 3) Today - when telescopes and equipment that would have been unbelievable to earlier generations of astronomers can be bought by almost anyone. Chris 4) The future - when who knows what amateur astronomers might be able to do? Mike Our debates are good fun and you get to vote. Don't miss it.
Hi All This week we have a 4 way debate. When was/is/will be the most exciting time to be an amateur astronomer?' 1) The 1600s, when the invention of the telescope totally changed people's thinking about the Universe and every view of the skies was a new discovery Jim 2) The Victorian/Edwardian era when modern astronomy took shape with many discoveries that form the basis of our modern understanding of the universe. Ken 3) Today - when telescopes and equipment that would have been unbelievable to earlier generations of astronomers can be bought by almost anyone. Chris 4) The future - when who knows what amateur astronomers might be able to do? Mike Our debates are good fun and you get to vote. Don't miss it.
James Vincent AstronomyJun 16, 20241 min read[cpastro] Next meeting Wednesday June 19th 2024: Monthly space round up, Alan White Hi All, This week we have our monthly space round up with Alan. There has been a lot going on this month.Don't Miss it.
Hi All, This week we have our monthly space round up with Alan. There has been a lot going on this month.Don't Miss it.