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        Regular observing sessions - check latest update

       NEW: Special Observing Sessions will be held this week at 7:30 pm as well as the regular 9:00 pm sessions. You may come to both but must do separate write-ups. If 7:30 is canceled due to weather, check back after 8:30 for the 9:00 session. -->             Observing sessions are normally held at 9:00 pm EST Monday-Thursday weather permitting. This week will also have an extra session at 7:30 pm. You may come to both but must do two separate write-ups.

       Special events - check latest update


        Astronomy links:

Phys 155 - Introductory Astronomy
Sky & Telescope - Sky Chart
Messier Catalog
NGC catalog
Comets
Moon


        Observatory:


Telescope

  Telescope:

       - Unitron model series 600

     
- focal length 2500mm

     
- aperture 153mm



        Pictures:


Saturn

  Saturn

       picture taken on March 17, 2006, Meade DSI PRO,
Moon

  Moon

       picture taken on March 17, 2006, Meade DSI PRO,






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