Frank Drake died, 2022 (b. 1930)
Frank Donald Drake (May 28, 1930 – September 2, 2022) was an American astronomer and astrophysicist. He was involved in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, including the founding of SETI.
The planet Venus is a Perihelion (its closest approach to the Sun) on this date.
Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday in September in any given year (i.e. a single day from September 1 through September 7) to honor and recognize […]
Michigan's Largest Free Astronomy Event - 26th Year! Sept. 16 & 17
Bob Trembley takes the audience on a virtual tour of the solar system
Bob Trembley shows how to build, fly and land an interplanetary spacecraft in Kerbal Space Program
Bob Trembley takes the audience on a virtual tour of the solar system
Bob Trembley shows how to build, fly and land an interplanetary spacecraft in Kerbal Space Program
Fall begins with the autumnal equinox - in the Northern Hemisphere, it's the September equinox; in the Southern Hemisphere, it is the equinox in March.
Tue. Sept. 27: Br. Guy Consolmagno will take the stage at The Sheen Center's Loreto Theater and explore popular themes in science and science fiction.
The Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center will host a star party on Oct. 1, 6-10 pm. Chris Graney will be keynote speaker.
International Observe the Moon Night is a time to come together with fellow Moon enthusiasts and curious people worldwide. Everyone on Earth is invited to learn about lunar science and exploration, take part in celestial observations.