Edgewood Astronomy Outreach

Hello Everybody,
Unfortunately, we're cancelling our Star Part tonight at Ernest hupendens' Painted forest, due to the impending sever weather (and the clouds that come with it). Everybody stay safe, and we'll you September 24th.

Lunar eclipse tonight!

We have the opportunity to see a partial lunar eclipse tonight. Look to the western sky between 1:18 AM and 4:47 AM for a reddish tint to the moon. Skies should be clear across southern Wisconsin tonight, but bundle up because it will be chilly with temperatures around 22 and a wind chill around 17.

Tonight!

Potential for the GHOSTLY green glow of an Aurora Saturday evening and night from a strong geomagnetic storm (G3). The best chance to view the Aurora will be between 6 and 8 pm where the Kp index will be at its highest (7) though it may be visible as early as 5pm and as late as 1am. Clouds may block it out somewhat in the far southeast of Wisconsin early on but there remains some uncertainty as to when exactly clouds will move out.

Also, keep watch for the possibility of impressive aurora tonight in the Wisconsin area!

https://www.space.com/solar-flares-mesmerizing-nasa-sun-video-october-2021

Watch the sun fire off huge solar flares in this mesmerizing NASA video "The sun cast a spell in our direction, just in time for Halloween," NASA said.

Tonight at 9/8c on PBS!

You can watch “NOVA Universe Revealed: Age of Stars” tonight at 9/8c on PBS, but why wait? Binge-watch the entire five-part series online now:
https://to.pbs.org/3jARlDF

FYI for tonight's event!

Thank you to those who came to visit our geoscience activities yesterday for Second Sunday at Ernest Hüpeden's Painted Forest

This Saturday, we will have the next observation session. When you arrive for the observations, we encourage you to come see the beautiful Painted Forest building too! Here is a photo taken by our team member, Melissa.

Special Event!

Join us this Sunday at the Painted Forest for food, music/art, and we will host a fun geoscience activity looking at fossils and rocks/minerals!

This event begins at 11 am, and we hope to see you there!

As a reminder, our next observation night will be held September 18th at 7 pm.

Address: E846 Painted Forest Dr Wonewoc, WI 53968

Check out some local events being held by other astronomy outreach efforts in the area.

Be sure to mark your calendars for the September and October star parties! Check out our events page for more details!

Get out there and stargaze with local events and groups Here are nine opportunities to connect in person with like-minded star fanatics in the Madison area.

Check out this article featuring a few local astronomers and our very own Outreach Coordinator Kylee Martens.

https://www.channel3000.com/amateur-astronomers-and-astrophotographers-take-a-deep-dive-into-space/

Amateur astronomers and astrophotographers take a deep dive into space Locals astronomers and astrophotographers celebrate and capture the beauty of what can be found in the night sky.

Thank you to all that came to visit our telescope this past weekend for some stellar observations!

From looking at the stars to observing the Perseid meteor shower, it was surely a memorable night!

Our next event will be held on September 18, 2021 at the Painted Forest. Details to follow soon!

Here is a photo from our observation night, taken by Kylee Martens.

Telescope is ready to go, and it is turning out to be a beautiful night for stargazing!

We hope to see you there!
Event begins at 7 pm.

What is in the sky this weekend? Catch the full moon, Jupiter and Saturn.

Tonight, look for the full moon known as the Buck moon.
How fitting for the recent Milwaukee Bucks win!

https://earthsky.org/tonight/full-moon-saturn-jupiter-july-23-24/

Full moon, Saturn, Jupiter July 23 to 26 The full moon, Jupiter, Saturn ... what could be better? Watch as they light the night from dusk until dawn

More photos from the event!

Photo Credit: Matthew Turner

The first event was a great success! We observed various objects like Polaris, nebulas, Venus, and Jupiter (and several moons). More photos to come!

Also, we want to extend our appreciation to the Madison Astronomical Society for additional telescopes, assisting with observations and discussions on the night sky which helped in making this night a success!

Photo Credit: Melissa Sikes

Today is Asteroid Day to raise awareness of asteroid impacts. NASA and the Asteroid Foundation are holding talks about awareness of Near-Earth Objects (NEOs). More information can be located here:

https://asteroidday.org/

Also, on this day, June 30, 1908 the Tunguska event occurred in Siberia. You can read more on this event here:

https://earthsky.org/space/what-is-the-tunguska-explosion/

Celebrate Asteroid Day 2021 with NASA and The Asteroid Foundation Here's where to watch live.

Awesome opportunity for students!

Citizen science is exactly that, science by citizens! The Student Payload Opportunity with Citizen Science (SPOCS) challenges students to design experiments that have a chance to fly to the International Space Station. Hear from the selectees on this week’s “Houston We Have a Podcast.”

Listen in: https://go.nasa.gov/3zXUDYk

How to spot the Summer Triangle!

Find the famous Summer Triangle On June and July evenings, you’ll find the Summer Triangle in the east at nightfall. It swings high overhead in

Last supermoon of the year!

This Thursday, the last supermoon of the year will have a sweet ending – it’s a Strawberry Moon! It's coined ‘Strawberry Moon’ because it signaled a time to gather the harvest of strawberries and other fruits. 🍓Get the details: https://go.nasa.gov/3daik5V

Photo from Perseverance!

A scientist’s favorite Mars photo. 📸
Gaze at these long slopes at the edge of a plateau in Jezero Crater. The cross-bedding, or tilted layers of sedimentary rock, can be signs that water was once present in the area. NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover will explore these later in the mission. go.nasa.gov/2Sk1wlT

Look at this citizen science opportunity! Help out IDA in spotting light pollution!

Calling all photographers! 📷

Do you have a beautiful photo of the night sky? A picture illustrating the problem of light pollution? Or maybe, an image of wildlife that is impacted by light pollution?

Enter it in IDA's second annual Capture the Dark Photography Contest! There are eight categories, and the contest runs through July 23. Winners will receive a prize package that includes a field pouch and camera strap from Peak Design, a PhotoPills license, a feature in our Nightscape publication, the IDA blog and social media, an IDA membership, and IDA swag.

It's free to enter and open to entrants of all skill levels worldwide.

Learn more and enter here: https://www.darksky.org/capturethedark/

Summer Solstice!

Today is the northern , which marks a new season as well as the longest day in the northern hemisphere. While it’s a time to enjoy the warmth & light, it also signifies an astronomical event caused by the tilt of Earth’s axis. 🌍☀️ Find out more: https://go.nasa.gov/2TPhMvs

Summer vacation is upon us!

Here is a fun activity that you can do with your children (or on your own) using Oreos! Yum!
https://sciencebob.com/oreo-cookie-moon-phases/

Oreo Cookie Moon Phases - ScienceBob.com Learning about moon phases while eating Oreo cookies is about as good as it gets. Try this easy activity at home or in the classroom.

Wow!

These galaxies are in good company 💫

The Wide Field Camera 3 on NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured this image of a trio of galaxies — the second two galaxies can be spotted on the far right and bottom center. Discover what makes these galaxies unique: https://go.nasa.gov/3iBWcVN

Missed Thursday's eclipse?

Save the date! October 14, 2023 and April 8, 2024!

Links below:
https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/october-14-2023

https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/april-8-2024/

2023 Oct 14 — Total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024 Eleven years after an annular solar eclipse crossed the western United States on May 20, 2012, another annular eclipse will race across the USA from Oregon to Texas on Saturday, October 14, 2023. The path of the annular solar eclipse next visits Central America and South America, and ends shortly af...

Photos of the solar eclipse!

Check out this neat event with the Milwaukee Public Museum & The Daniel M. Soref Dome Theater and Planetarium!

Stargazers of Africa.

Next Tuesday, check out The Daniel M. Soref Dome Theater & Planetarium's Stargazers of Africa, brought to you by Generac Power Systems Inc., exploring the many connections between the people and stars of Africa! Reserve now at https://www.mpm.edu/plan-visit/theater-planetarium/planetarium-home/stargazers-africa

It's happening! May 26!

alert: Look up on the morning of May 26 to see a total lunar eclipse and ! Find out how it all works, what to expect & how to get students engaged, here: https://go.nasa.gov/3bSU3kd

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