Monday, October 1, 2012
Bartlesville Public Library Meeting Room
6:45 p.m. Setup and Discussion
7:15 p.m. Current Astronomy News
Neucleosynthesis: The Universe as a Chemical Factory
The October program is tentative at this time. BAS will also elect officers this month.
Trifid, by M Woods Enter the International Dark-Sky Association’s Darksky Giveaway for an
astronomically grand prize— a set of eight TeleVue Ethos eyepieces valued at
$5,665, generously donated by Televue Optics.
To enter the IDA's Darksky
Giveaway, you must be an IDA member before the entry closeout date of August 31,
2012. If you are not a member, joining is easy and the cost of a one-year
membership is only $35.00. To join or renew your membership, visit www.darksky.org and select the “Join” tab at the top of the
webpage. You can also join by calling the IDA office at (520) 293-3198.
Entering to win is also a breeze. Visit darksky.org/giveaway where you can fill out the entry form
online and read the official rules.
Individual memberships help IDA
perform its mission in stopping light pollution and helps to support its many
programs. Through the International Dark Sky Places program, IDA and its
partners certify locations with exceptional nightscapes as International Dark
Sky Communities, International Dark Sky Parks, and International Dark Sky
Reserves. The Dark Sky Parks and Protected Area Program currently works with
national parks to help them utilize quality outdoor lighting. IDA’s new
Suburban Outreach Sites project partners with astronomy clubs to establish
accessible programs for kids and their parents. These programs help IDA to
engage communities and to raise awareness and ultimately “to preserve and
protect the nighttime environment and our heritage of dark skies through
environmentally responsible outdoor lighting.”
IDA members make a big
difference in their communities and around the world, which is why IDA is
thrilled to offer its members such a premium giveaway from Televue Optics.
Make sure you enter the DarkSky Giveaway by the deadline and good luck!
To learn more, visit www.darksky.org.
The winner will be announced at the
Pacific Astronomy and Telescope Show in September 2012, but does not need to
attend PATS to win.
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A Black Hole in Orion?
— September 26, 2012
The Orion Nebula Cluster might be home to a black
hole more than 100 times the mass of the Sun, according to a recent
simulation. Pluto's Fake Moon
— September 24, 2012
Astronomers think a small body in the Kuiper Belt
might be temporarily spiraling around Pluto — well, that's what it would
look like if you were standing on Pluto, anyway. |
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It's a great time to be a Red Planet researcher.
Right now three orbiters and two rovers — including the increasingly
mobile Curiosity — are checking out Earth's planetary neighbor from very
close range. |
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The Dark Energy Camera is one of four new cameras that started taking images of big chunks of the night sky this past month. |
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A careful analysis of Planck observations shows
that there really is a mysterious haze emanating from the Milky Way’s
core, mission team members say. |
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Astronomers at Big Bear Solar Observatory in sunny
California have upgraded their 1.6-meter telescope with a new adaptive
optics system. The scope is now producing the highest-resolution images
ever taken of the Sun. |
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A new report by the U.S. National Academy of
Sciences examines how studies of the Sun and its influence on Earth have
advanced in the past decade and makes recommendations for what should
be tackled next. Dawn Bids Vesta Adieu
— September 6, 2012
With a gentle, constant nudge from its
ion-propulsion system, NASA's asteroid explorer has departed its first
target and begins a 2½-year cruise to the second one. |
Skyweek from Sky and Telescope Magazine also presents a variety of astronomical events for the naked eye as well as telescope viewing. http://www.skyandtelescope.com/videos/skyweek Let’s Go Stargazing http://www.skyandtelescope.com/letsgo Lots of activities and information for families and novice astronomers. Courtesy of John Land, Astronomy Club of Tulsa. astroclubbiz@windstream.net -
September 30 - Full Moon.
The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be
fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 03:19 UTC.
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October 15 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 12:02 UTC.
October 20 - Astronomy Day Part 2.
Astronomy Day is an annual event intended to provide a means of
interaction between the general public and various astronomy
enthusiasts, groups and professionals. The theme of Astronomy Day is
"Bringing Astronomy to the People," and on this day astronomy and
stargazing clubs and other organizations around the world will plan
special events. You can find out about special local events by
contacting your local astronomy club or planetarium. You can also find
more about Astronomy Day by checking the Web site for the Astronomical League.
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October 20, 21 - Orionids Meteor Shower.
The Orionids is an average shower producing about 20 meteors per hour
at their peak. This shower usually peaks on the 21st, but it is highly
irregular. A good show could be experienced on any morning from October
20 - 24, and some meteors may be seen any time from October 17 - 25. The
first quarter moon will set by midnight, leaving a dark sky for what
should be a good show. Best viewing will be to the east after midnight.
Be sure to find a dark location far from city lights.
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October 29 - Full Moon.
The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be
fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 19:49 UTC.
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November 13 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 22:08 UTC.
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November 13 - Total Solar Eclipse.
The path of totality will only be visible in parts of extreme northern
Australia and the southern Pacific Ocean. A partial eclipse will be
visible in most parts of eastern Australia and New Zealand.
(NASA Map and Eclipse Information).
(Source: http://www.seasky.org/astronomy/astronomy-calendar-2012.html)
2012 Programs
| Month | Program | Presenter | | Jan | OKC Astronomy and The Night Sky Network | Christian
Bruggeman | | Feb | Astronomy and Weather | George Flickinger | | Mar | Stellar Life Cycles | Daryl Doughty | | Apr | Native American Star/Sky Stories | Lynn Moroney | | May | Telescope Collimation | Arden Strycker | | Jun | Informal Meeting |
| | Jul | Solar Eclipse and Venus Transit Results | Rick Bryant | | Aug | Building a Telescope | Fred Frey | | Sept | Mars, Blue Moon and More
| Daryl Doughty | | Oct | Neucleosynthesis: The Universe as a Chemical Factory | Virgil Reese
| | Nov |
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| | Dec | The Star of Bethlehem (DVD) | Daryl Doughty |
Next Meeting October 1, Monday. Bartlesville Public Library Meeting Room (tentative) Newsletter Contributions Needed Our
club newsletter is reaching more people each month, and member
contributions in the form of short articles, interesting news items,
alerts of upcoming astronomical events or activities, descriptions of
personal observations or useful equipment, and observing tips, are
encouraged. Recurring columns or multipart articles are also welcome.
Please submit your contributions to Mike Woods or to bvilleastro@gmail.com .
Bartlesville Astronomical Society - Membership B.A.S. is an organization of people interested in Astronomy and related fields of science.
The current officers are:
President | John Grismore
| Program Chair & Vice President | Daryl Doughty | Information Officer (Newsletter) | Mike Woods | Treasurer | Vicky Travaglini / Milt Enderlin |
The current board members are: | Arden Strycker | | Steve Plank | | James Campbell | | Duane Perkins |
Additional club positions:
| Publicity/Newspaper | Carroll Ritchie | | Public Website | John Grismore | | Member Observing Program | Steve Plank & Arden Strycker | | Meeting Room Arrangements | Steve Plank | | On-Line Media | James Campbell |
Membership is open to everyone interested in any aspects of astronomy.
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Magazine Subscription (reduced rate for members)
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If
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Astronomical Society mailing list, please send an email requesting
removal to bvilleastro@gmail.com
If
you want to have your email address removed from the Bartlesville
Astronomical Society mailing list, please send an email requesting
removal to bvilleastro@gmail.com |
