Promoting Interest in Astronomy...
Fri, 02/19/2010 - 22:36 | 
alecB
The purpose of the Middle Georgia Astronomical Society(MGAS), in conjunction with the Macon Museum of Arts and Sciences is to promote the interest in astronomy in the middle Georgia area. This is done through monthly meetings with guest speakers and presentations, special events, star parties and observation nights.
The study of astronomy enriches our culture by increasing the understanding of our universe. By presenting astronomical programs and events to the public, the Middle Georgia Astronomical Society and the Museum of Arts and Sciences provide opportunities for learning about and enjoying the wonders of the stars, nebulae, planets, galaxies and much more.
MGAS meets in the Planetarium located at the Museum of Arts and Sciences on Forsyth Road, Macon, Georgia. The meetings are held every second Saturday of the month at 10 AM.
Visitors are welcome to attend meetings and special events.
The Sky Tonight
Mon, 02/22/2010 - 18:33 | alecB
Daily weather conditions and the outlook for astronomical seeing can be found at the Intellicast SkyWatch page
Excellent accounts of daily astronomical events throughout the year is available in a PDF format from The Universe Today
Click here for a variety of astronomical charts as well as the transcript of recent editions of the popular radio show Star Date.
National Geographic presents a map of the evening sky which enables you to get close up views of stars and constellations merely by clicking on images. At several celestial locations you can also see dazzling photographs from the Hubble Space Craft.
Light pollution is just of the reasons we cannot see as many stars at night as we should. See brilliant (but depressing) satellite images of photopollution all vcer the planet Earth
Find out when you can see the satellites orbiting the Earth at the Visual Satellite Observer's Home Page
Latest News!
Mon, 02/22/2010 - 12:56 | alecB
NASA's WISE Mission Releases Medley of First Images
02.17.10 -- A diverse cast of cosmic characters is showcased in the first survey images NASA released Wednesday from its Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE.
The immense Andromeda galaxy, also known as Messier 31 or simply M31, is captured in full in this new image from NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE.
See the rest of the WISE website...
NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer will provide a map to the universe's hidden treasures.
