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Starting out as a mysterious radio signal, quasars are now understood to be one of the most violent powerhouses in the universe, some of which are even capable of outshining an entire galaxy. Join Standley Lake Stargazing this for a deeper look at quasars!
NASA’s ambitious New Horizons mission sent a probe to Pluto and captured the most detailed views of the dwarf planet ever taken. Join Standley Lake Stargazing for an in-depth look at this long-distance voyage to the edge of our solar system!
Beyond the continuum of the visible rainbow lie colors that, although not visible to our eyes, carry clues about everything from the ancient universe to the composition of nearby solar systems and the alien worlds that populate them. Join Standley Lake Stargazing for a deeper look into stellar spectroscopy and the curious universe around us!
The interaction of electromagnetism and matter is studied in the field of spectroscopy, a powerful technique that unlocks the compositions and behaviors of the most distant objects in the observable universe. It’s how we know what a star is made of, even if it’s not possible to ever touch it with a scientific instrument. It’s also how we study passing comets and even the planets. Join Standley Lake Stargazing for an introduction to stellar spectroscopy and the fingerprinting of stars!
In the past month, NASA’s Roman Space Telescope has been busy readying itself for scientific operations. SpaceX has also successfully launched its Starship into orbit, with some lessons learned along the way. Join Standley Lake Stargazing for an update on these and other topical spaceflights!
As part of NASA’s International Observe the Moon Night (IOTM), we’ll be taking a look at the moon in a different light. Our nearest companion in space holds key clues about the formation of the solar system, and may serve as a launch pad - literally - for the future of space exploration. Join Standley Lake Stargazing for an in-depth look at the history and possible future of exploration of our moon!
As part of NASA’s International Observe the Moon Night (IOTM), we’ll be exploring the moon in the upcoming weeks. The moon continues to play a critical role in shaping life on Earth, and the delicate dance between the Earth and moon has even helped astronomers learn more about the distant solar system through clever observing techniques. Join Standley Lake Stargazing for an in-depth look at the history, science and exploration of our nearest neighbor in space!
Visit https://www.standleylakestargazing.com/observe-the-moon for more IOTM events where you can learn more about the moon and study it up close through a telescope!
Hosted by Ron Havermann and Aric Vyhmeister
Reminder: Our Thursday evening programs continue throughout the year. Send an email to contact@standleylakestargazing.com if you’d like to join the mailing list and receive notifications about our weekly programs.
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International Observe the Moon Night is a worldwide public event that encourages observation, appreciation and understanding of our Moon and its connection to NASA planetary science, exploration, and human culture. This annual event connects scientists, educators and lunar enthusiasts from around the world.
International Observe the Moon Night is sponsored by NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) mission and the Solar System Exploration Division at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, with many contributors. LRO is managed by NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, for the Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
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For more information about LRO, visit: https://www.nasa.gov/lro
The James Webb Space Telescope has allowed astronomers to glimpse new planets beyond our solar system, new moons in our own solar system, and the faintest whispers of light visible from the earliest moments of the observable universe. Join Standley Lake Stargazing for an in-depth look at some of the JWST’s most significant observations and the implications for our understanding of the cosmos.
The James Webb Space Telescope has produced breakthroughs in so many areas of astronomy. Recently it’s led to observations of “black hole stars”, the “Mirage of Miracle” study, exoplanet characterisation and much more. Join Standley Lake Stargazing for a survey of Webb’s recent findings!
The James Webb Space Telescope is one of the most significant tools astronomers have at their disposal. Operating an observatory of this complexity requires an elaborate infrastructure to provide reliable data to scientists, and it’s more challenging than you might expect. Join Standley Lake Stargazing this week for a behind-the-scenes look at the unique operational considerations and engineering of the JWST!
Ryland Grace finds himself faced with a daunting challenge: to save humanity on his interstellar journey as the sole survivor aboard the Hail Mary! Sound outlandish? Let’s find out! Join Standley Lake Stargazing this week for a look at the hard science and engineering portrayed in the film. Spoilers ahead! Watch the film in advance for the full story, we’ll take a look at selected scenes.
Join us for a watch party hosted by Majestic View Nature Center in conjunction with the Standley Lake Public Library and Standley Lake Stargazing, we’ll have crafts, snacks, and of course several telescopes set up to view some summertime deep-sky objects in between meteors. Feel free to bring a chair or a blanket!
Ryland Grace finds himself faced with a daunting challenge: to save humanity on his interstellar journey as the sole survivor aboard the Hail Mary! Sound outlandish? Let’s find out! Join Standley Lake Stargazing this week for a look at the hard science and engineering portrayed in the film. Spoilers ahead! Watch the film in advance for the full story, we’ll take a look at selected scenes.
Ryland Grace finds himself faced with a daunting challenge: to save humanity on his interstellar journey as the sole survivor aboard the Hail Mary! Sound outlandish? Let’s find out! Join Standley Lake Stargazing this week for a look at the hard science and engineering portrayed in the film. Spoilers ahead! Watch the film in advance for the full story, we’ll take a look at selected scenes.
Hosted by Ron Havermann and Aric Vyhmeister
Reminder: Our Thursday evening programs continue throughout the year. Send an email to contact@standleylakestargazing.com if you’d like to join the mailing list and receive notifications about our weekly programs.
Join this virtual-only program via Zoom, launch the meeting with this link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/98762823840?pwd=NWJ0Y3FMTnVZRGRxMmRZcHRkU2V5dz09
Hosted by Standley Lake Stargazing
Send questions to Contact@StandleyLakeStargazing.com
Learn more at www.StandleyLakeStargazing.com/programs
You’ve heard of black holes, but when it comes to cosmic heavyweights there’s a close contender for the most fierce object that nature can produce: the neutron star. A neutron star answers the question of how closely atoms can be packed together, and the results are staggering. Join Standley Lake Stargazing this week for Part 2 of an in-depth look at these extreme objects and how we’ve come to understand them, the extraordinary means by which we detected them, and how they fit into our understanding of the larger cosmos!
The Roman Space Telescope is prepping for launch, Hercules and his famous globular cluster are entering the evening sky, and the atmosphere is filled with pollutants that impact observing in sometimes unexpected ways. Join Standley Lake Stargazing this week for a roundup of these and other topical matters for skywatchers!
Our Milky Way affords observers a magnificent and unique perspective that can’t be seen in any other galaxy in the night sky. From deep within a spiral arm of our home galaxy, we can directly observe structures and dense regions of stellar formation that aren’t clearly visible to us in distant galaxies, and a plethora are within reach of small telescopes and even the naked eye! Join Standley Lake Stargazing this week for more Milky Way observing tips and a look at the science behind the sights.
Summer is upon us, and that means warm nights with the spectacular glow of the Milky Way arching overhead with otherworldly dust lanes cast against seas of stars! Join Standley Lake Stargazing this week for a deeper look at the Milky Way that wraps around the sky, including observing tips to help you navigate the nearly endless stream of summer gems buried in this region of the sky.
The lunar regolith poses enormous problems for engineers and is unexpectedly difficult to manage, leading to a host of novel mitigation approaches that will eventually be used on future moon missions. Join Standley Lake Stargazing this week for an in-depth look at NASA’s modern experimental solutions and cutting-edge regolith research.
This week we’ll gather headlines from the expansive world of astronomy and spaceflight. What has the Webb been up to? Are lithium-fed thrusters over the horizon or a sci-fi fantasy? How are astronomers monitoring the Sun in real-time? Join Standley Lake Stargazing for these and a slew of other topical headlines. See something interesting that you’d like to discuss? Send us a note and we’ll take a look!
Hosted by Ron Havermann and Aric Vyhmeister
Reminder: Our Thursday evening programs continue throughout the year. Send an email to contact@standleylakestargazing.com if you’d like to join the mailing list and receive notifications about our weekly programs.
Join this virtual-only program via Zoom, launch the meeting with this link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/98762823840?pwd=NWJ0Y3FMTnVZRGRxMmRZcHRkU2V5dz09
Hosted by Standley Lake Stargazing
Send questions to Contact@StandleyLakeStargazing.com
Learn more at www.StandleyLakeStargazing.com/programs
With all the hype surrounding the possibility of a manned trip to Mars in our lifetime, it’s easy to overlook some of the less glamorous engineering challenges that a Mars mission will face. Join Standley Lake Stargazing this week as we explore the challenges of propulsion, life support in a closed system, communication, and crew resource management in long-duration spaceflight!
Probing further into the topic of supernovas, we’ll continue looking at ways the elements were cooked and distributed across the span of galaxies, leading to the formation of new stars and entire solar systems. Join Standley Lake Stargazing for a deeper look into the explosive subject of supernovas!