Sunday, May 31, 2009

Palomar Mountain State Park to Close?

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It looks like the State of California might be closing Palomar Mountain State Park . You can read here about the possible closures of the...

Test Fit

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The Cosmic Web Imager is a new instrument, built at Caltech, that is coming later this summer for use on the 200-inch Hale Telescope. It wil...
Friday, May 29, 2009

Galileoscopes: Going, Going, Gone?

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Phil Plait, the Bad Astronomer is reporting that this weekend may be your last chance to order a Galileoscope . They are only $15 each, whi...

Stories & Stars

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It is time to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy with your kids! The Western Center for Archaeology & Paleontology in Hemet,...
Thursday, May 28, 2009

A New Exoplanet from an Old Technique

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Back when I was a kid space exploration was flying high, astronauts were on the Moon, there were big plans for orbital cities and an astrono...

A Work of Art

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The Hale Telescope's 200-inch, 14.5-ton Pyrex mirror has been described by some as a work of art. It took the Corning Glass Works years ...
Wednesday, May 27, 2009

RTMC Round Up

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I had a super time at RTMC last weekend. Lots of cool people, scopes & good times. I have lots of pictures. Probably too many to post ...
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Monday, May 25, 2009

George Ellery Hale: the Podcast

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My latest podcast for the 365 Days of Astronomy podcasts is now available via iTunes and here on the 365 Days of Astronomy site too. You ...
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Saturday, May 23, 2009

Google Sky Map

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I meant to post this awhile ago, but didn't quite get around to it. Sorry. Anybody out there have an Android phone that has also tried ...
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Friday, May 22, 2009

HPWREN: the Movie

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If you are wondering what HPWREN is and why it is important to Palomar Observatory you should watch this short movie. Ok, even if you were...