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Sudekum PlanetariumArticles and Star Charts
December 2005
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Is a telescope the best gift for a new astronomer? Not necessarily.
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Venus leaves the evening skies at the end of the year, but several other planets are out for you to see.
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The Barnard Seyfert Astronomical Society brings great speakers to its monthly meetings.
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Join us for a close look at Saturn, Mars, and many other celestial wonders Saturday January 28.
November 2005
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Bright-shining Mars is on the move this month -- backwards!
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What's with the blank spot at the bottom of this month's star chart?
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Let it snow, let it snow, and let the buyer beware this holiday season.
October 2005
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Strange as it may seem, one of the best times to find the Summer Triangle is in the fall!
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Three planets grace the night sky this month: one in the early evening, one late at night, and one just before sunrise.
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Mars and Earth are approaching each other for a close encounter late this month.
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Get a close-up view of Mars at a star party in early November!
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Everyone, from beginners to experienced amateur astronomers are invited to the annual Tennessee Star Party at Camp Nakanawa!
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Every month, BSAS brings great guest speakers to Nashville to share their enthusiasm for astronomy and space science.
September 2005
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So just how many planets are there, anyway? The answer is trickier than it looks.
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You'll never be able to see all nine (or ten) planets with your own two eyes, but tonight you'll be able to see two. Three if you remember to look down.
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Everyone, from beginners to experienced amateur astronomers are invited to the annual Tennessee Star Party at Camp Nakanawa!
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Every month, BSAS brings great guest speakers to Nashville to share their enthusiasm for astronomy and space science.
August 2005
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No, Mars isn't really going to appear the size of the full Moon this month. But
it's still about to become very impressive.
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Watch Jupiter and Venus trade places in very early evening this month.
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Join us and the Barnard Seyfert Astronomical Society for the Persied Meteor Shower on
August 12!
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Barnard Seyfert Astronomical Society hosts great speakers at their monthly meetings at
Adventure Science Center.
July 2005
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Venus, Jupiter, and Mars are all visible this month.
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Don't forget obout our nearest neighbor in space, the Moon!
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Binoculars aren't just for birdwatching and football games - you can use them to explore the night sky!
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Join us and the Barnard Seyfert Astronomical Society for the Persied Meteor Shower on August 12!
June 2005
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The first star you see tonight? It might be a planet.
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Meet the bright stars of summer.
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NASA's Deep Impact mission is on course for collision with a comet on Independence Day.
May 2005
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Brilliant Venus joins Jupiter and Saturn in the evening sky.
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Visit Adventure Science Center to see two beautiful new giant images from the Hubble Space Telescope.
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NASA's Deep Impact mission is on course for collision with a comet on Independence Day. Get ready with a special talk at Adventure Science Center on May 19.
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We'd like to thank everyone who helped make our annual Astronomy Day celebration a success. We couldn't do it without you!
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The countdown has begun! NASA returns to flight soon with the scheduled launch of STS-114 on Space Shuttle Discovery. Adventure Science Center and Vanderbilt Center for Science Outreach invite the public to join in celebrating this momentous occasion with the "Return to Flight" public lecture, Tuesday, May 24th at 6:00 PM in ASC's Jack Wood Hall. Special guest speakers will present on NASA's latest endeavors and what it means for future trips to the moon, Mars and beyond.
April 2005
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Two planets are visible in the evening sky, and a third can be found in the early hours of the morning.
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Astronomy Day returns on April 16. Get a preview of our exciting annual event!
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Help us celebrate the Hubble Space Telescope's 15th birthday with the unveiling of two incredible new, never-before-seen images.
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On April 8, observers in the US will get to see a partial solar eclipse. Very partial. Meanwhile observers in the South Pacific Ocean get to see a total solar eclipse.
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Join us and the Barnard Seyfert Astronomical Society for two star parties during the month of April.
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April and May are Sky and Space months at Adventure Science Center. Activities and special events await your explorations!
March 2005
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Giant Jupiter returns to the evening sky this month. Meanwhile, Saturn is in a prime viewing location this month, and Mars lurks in the early morning sky.
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Mars zips through the sky from month to month while Saturn is a relative slowpoke.
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Astronomy events await you this spring! Several star parties are on the schedule, as well as our annual Astronomy Day celebration. Mark your calendars!
February 2005
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Saturn puts on an impressive show this month.
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Take time to find Gemini the Twins in the early evening sky.
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Comet Machholz put on a good show in January. Will it still be visible this month?
January 2005
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A faint comet makes a visit to the early evening sky.
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NASA's Deep Impact mission is scheduled to lift off this month, for a
rendezvous with Comet Tempel 1 later this year.
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Four planets are visible in the night sky this month. Here's how to find them.
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