Backyard Astronomer - Delta College Public Radio

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10/2/23 - The W of Cassiopeia Oct 02, 2023

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When evening twilight ends, look high in the northeast for a group of bright stars that resembles a big “W” sitting on its end. This is the constellation of Cassiopeia the Queen.

9/25/23 - A Super Harvest Moon Sep 27, 2023

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The Harvest Full Moon might seem a little extra bright this year when it rises in the east just after sunset on September 28. That's because it coincides with a Supermoon!

9/18/23 - Delphinus the Dolphin Sep 17, 2023

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The Summer Triangle is a useful guidepost to many interesting deep sky objects, but it’s also a way to find other constellations nearby, such as Delphinus the Dolphin.

9/11/23 - Saturn and Titan Sep 11, 2023

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If you look low in the southeast sky after dark, you’ll see a moderately bright "star" that doesn’t twinkle like the others. It’s the famous ringed planet Saturn, and it recently made its closest approach to Earth.

9/4/23 - The Morning Star Sep 06, 2023

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About 45 minutes before sunrise, look low in the east and you’ll find the brightest planet in the sky, Venus.

8/28/23 - The Lure of Astronomy Aug 28, 2023

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For decades now, amateur astronomy continues to be one of the fastest growing hobbies in the world. Why is that? What gets people so “hooked” on space and the night sky?

8/21/23 - A Super Blue Moon Aug 23, 2023

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August 30 will be the first time a Blue Moon and Supermoon have intersected since 2009.

8/14/23 - The Backbone of Night Aug 15, 2023

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Away from city lights and bright moonlight, this is the time of year to see the faint band of the Milky Way stretching right over the top of the sky.

8/7/23 - The Perseid Meteor Shower Aug 07, 2023

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Conditions this year will be nearly ideal for watching the annual Perseid meteor shower when it reaches peak activity on the nights of August 12 and 13.

7/31/23 - How Far Can You See? Aug 01, 2023

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When you look into the night sky, you’re seeing across vast distances. But what’s the most distant object you can see with the unaided eye?

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