Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Can't watch the 2012 Geminid meteor shower? Check out this video from the Huffington Post of December 2011's version of the lights.
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Wednesday, December 5, 2012
The last major meteor shower of 2012 is rapidly approaching, and promises to be a spectacular show. Deciding whether you want to stay up and see the show? Not able to watch Dec. 13 and 14? The Huffington Post website posted a spectucular time-lapse video of the 2011 Geminid meteor shower that you can check out now, from the warmth and comfort of your computer. Youtube user Alatafelis also posted a spectacular video of the 2011 Geminids from Japan. Planning on staying up to watch the show? Here's some tips on how to view the shower from Sky and Telescope. Don't have access to a telescope? The Lehigh Valley Amateur Astronomical Society (LVAAS) invites you and your family to attend a monthly public star party, where you'll hear a Night …
The Gemind Meteor Shower will start Dec. 13 and be visible through Dec 15. More than 50 meteors per hour -- or almost a meteor a minute -- should be visible.
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Wednesday, December 5, 2012
As you hang holiday lights and light the candles, cast your gaze upon the universe's natural fireworks. On Dec. 13 the Geminid Meteor Shower is expected to begin. Be sure to schedule a night this season to bundle up, lay out some blankets and enjoy the light show in the sky. Don't have access to a telescope? The Lehigh Valley Amateur Astronomical Society (LVAAS) invites you and your family to attend a monthly public star party, where you'll hear a Night Sky Network talk about NASA missions and space science topics, see a planetarium show, and look through observatory telescopes at the moon, planets and deep sky objects (weather permitting). All members of the general public are invited to LVAAS Star Party Events. The next LVAAS party is …
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
The Geminds meteor shower will start Dec. 13 and be visible through Dec 15. More than 50 meteors per hour should or almost a meteor a minute will be visible.
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012
As you hang holiday lights and light the candles, cast your gaze upon the universe's natural fireworks, as well. On Dec. 13 the Geminid Meteor Shower is expected to begin. Be sure to schedule a night this season to bundle up, lay out some blankets and enjoy the light show in the sky. Don't have access to a telescope? The Lehigh Valley Amateur Astronomical Society (LVAAS) invites you and your family to attend any monthly public star party. Hear a Night Sky Network talk about NASA missions and space science topics. See a planetarium show and look through observatory telescopes at the moon, planets and deep sky objects (weather permitting). All members of the general public are invited to LVAAS Star Party Events!! It's a great way to learn…
