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Sudekum PlanetariumArticles and Star Charts 2007
December 2007
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This month we'll take a close look at Mars. But how close?
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Mars stands out in this month's sky, but two other planets are visible if you know when and where to look.
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Mars continues to improve this month, and early risers can spot Venus and Saturn in the morning sky.
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The Barnard Seyfert Astronomical Society meets every month at Adventure Science Center. What's happening at the next meeting?
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Join us at Edwin Warner Park on December 15 for a FREE public star party! The Barnard Seyfert Astronomical Society will be on hand to help us enjoy the Geminid Meteor Shower.
November 2007
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How do you buy a telescope? Should you buy a telescope? What are the great gifts for an astronomy fan? Dr. Spencer Buckner will address these questions and more at Adventure Science Center on Thursday, November 15.
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It's November, and time to change our clocks back to Standard Time.
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Mars continues to improve this month, and early risers can spot Venus and Saturn in the morning sky.
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When's the next total solar eclipse visible from this area? Just under ten years from now. You might think it's too early to get excited, but we've had this one on our calendar for years.
October 2007
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How many stars can you see in the night sky? Join the Great World Wide Star Count and share your results with people around the world!
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You'll find plenty of bright planets in the skies this month.
September 2007
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It's a month full of spectacular nighttime sights. Let us take you on a tour!
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Join the Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical Society at the Tennessee Star Party!
August 2007
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Is Mars going to look as big as the Full Moon this month? In a word: nope!
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The Moon passes through Earth's shadow this month. From this part of the world, you'll have to get up very early in the morning to see it happen.
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You can catch Jupiter in the evening sky, and Mars in the early morning sky. Meanwhile, the next mission to Mars is nearly ready for liftoff!
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Come join us and BSAS on August 11 for the Perseid Meteor Shower. We'll be at Warner Park, but in a different observing spot than usual. Check here for details.
July 2007
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Is that an itty-bitty teensy-weensy crescent Moon in my telescope? No, it's Venus!
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Look to the south this month for a wide variety of sky sights.
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Come join us and BSAS on August 11 for the Perseid Meteor Shower. We'll be at Warner Park, but in a different observing spot than usual. Check here for details.
June 2007
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You'll find plenty of action in the western evening sky this month.
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How do astronomers measure the sky?
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Come join us and BSAS on August 11 for the Perseid Meteor Shower. We'll be at Warner Park, but in a different observing spot than usual. Check here for details.
May 2007
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Some planets move faster than others. Check out these two beautiful examples.
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The Full Moon appears twice for us this month. But is it a blue moon for everyone?
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What's going on behind the construction fence?
April 2007
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This month we say goodbye to a familiar wintertime sight, Orion the Hunter.
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Sure it's easy to see Venus in the evening sky right now. But can you find it during the daytime?
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It's spring, and time for our annual Astronomy Day celebration, followed by a star party with the Barnard Seyfert Astronomical Society.
March 2007
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March heralds the return of two familiar sights: Leo the Lion, and
the Big Dipper.
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Watch for a close parining of Venus and a slim crescent Moon this
month.
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Daylight Saving Time arrives early this year. Don't forget to set your
clocks ahead one hour on March 11.
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Join us on Astronomy Day, May 5, 2007, when astronomer and author Dr. David Weintraub of Vanderbilt Univeristy will visit Adventure Science Center to discuss his new book, "Is Pluto A Planet?"
February 2007
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Brave the cold and go outside tonight. There's plenty of planets to see!
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The Earth's shadow falls on the Moon on the night of Saturday March 3. Join us for a star party at Edwin Warner Park to view the event.
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Let the Moon help you find Venus and the Pleiades Star Cluster this month.
January 2007
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The first week in January is your absolute last chance to see the Sudekum Planetarium! Until 2008, that is.
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We're going out with a bang! 32 hours of planetarium shows... non-stop!
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Farewell, not goodbye.
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The Bad Astronomer has picked the ten best astronomy pictures of 2006. Take a peek and see if you agree!
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