2008 ECMOG Observing Schedule
Here is the ECMOG Observing Schedule for 2008.
If you have any questions, contact Bev.
| Date |
Location |
| Sat, March 8 - Messier Marathon? |
TBD |
| Sat, April 5 - Messier Marathon? |
TBD |
| Sat, May 3 - Saturn high in South |
TBD |
| Sat, May 10 - lunar occultation of M-44, best of the year |
TBD |
| Sat, May 31 - Jupiter rises at 11 pm |
TBD |
| Sat, June 28 - Latest total darkness at 11 pm EDT |
TBD |
| Sat, July 5 - Jupiter near opposition |
TBD |
| Sat, Aug 2 - Perseids already flying at 5/Hr |
TBD |
| Sat, Aug 30 - 4 planets low in west |
TBD |
| Sat, Sept 27 - Orion rises at 11 pm |
TBD |
| Sat, Oct 25 - Mercury best at first light |
TBD |
| Sat, Nov 1 - Venus getting higher |
TBD |
| Sat, Nov 29 - Venus Jupiter 2 degrees apart |
TBD |
These are just the scheduled events; we use e-mail alerts for the non-scheduled events due to our weather related activity.
Most new moon weekends will find the very active observers at Cherry Springs State Park, taking advantage of their extremely dark skies. Special Events Calendar for 2008
Here are some special events for the 2008 observing season.
|
Date |
- Event |
| Feb 20 |
- Total Lunar Eclipse 8:43 pm until 12:09 am |
| Feb 23 |
- Saturn Opposition |
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Apr 8 |
- Sunset Lunar occultation of M-45 waxing crescent moon |
| May 10 |
- National Astronomy Day - location TBD |
| May 10 |
- Sunset Lunar occultation of M-44 waxing crescent moon |
| May 13 |
- Mercury highest in West |
| July 8 |
- Jupiter Opposition |
| Aug 11 |
- Perseid Meteor shower |
| Oct 22 |
- Mercury highest in East |
| Nov 17 |
- Leonid meteor shower |
| Dec 11 |
- Lunar occultation of M-45, 3 am., full moon |
| Dec 13 |
- Geminid Meteor shower |
Nearby Regional Star Parties for 2008
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