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From Tim Brothers, VP of the Massachusetts Chapter of the International Dark-Sky Association: "I wanted to let your members know the status of the critically important “dark sky” bill in the MA legislature: S.1937/H.2858, An Act improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility. ( h...

Lovely, thanks for posting Ron!

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) invites you to help name an exoplanet and its star. In recognition of its 100th year, the IAU now offers every country the chance to name one planetary system. HD 17156, in the constellation Cassiopeia, is the chosen system for the United States. What do yo...

Solar System Ambassadors are volunteers found across the United States who communicate NASA's exciting discoveries and future space exploration plans to the general public. If you are a space science fan and love sharing the universe with your community, you can apply now to become a Solar System Am...

At our recent Astronomy Day Event in Barrington, RI, many people asked about the simple starter scope one of our members was using (Ann G). Ann asked me to post the details of this for anyone who is looking for a beginner telescope that is super easy to both operate & transport! The telescope is...

From nPAE Precision Astro Engineering: "We’re contacting you to tell you about our latest astrophotography competition. The first prize is $400. Please tell your club members. For full details please see the link below. The closing date is 31st March 2019. http://www.npae.net/competition/ Clear...

Planning Ahead for Observing: Astronomy Events for 2024 (note: information may change at short notice, always call ahead and check websites) Where to find information on the moon, planets, comets, deep sky objects, and special happenings each month and throughout the year. Many of these sites allow...

A number of local astronomy clubs and observatories host weekly and monthly sky viewing and meetings/lectures that are open to the public. Check their websites for the latest dates and times. Start times for observing will vary depending on the season, and events may be cancelled at short notice if ...

Very cool Roger!

That's a terrific photo Tom. Are you using a tracking mount for 90-sec exposures?