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.
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First Quarter Moon
The Moon is at First quarter on this date -it will be visible high in the southern sky in early evening.
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Venus at Perihelion
The planet Venus is a Perihelion (its closest approach to the Sun) on this date.
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Tour of the Solar System in SpaceEngine
Tour of the Solar System in SpaceEngine
Bob Trembley takes the audience on a virtual tour of the solar system
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Mission to Mars in Kerbal Space Program
Mission to Mars in Kerbal Space Program
Bob Trembley shows how to build, fly and land an interplanetary spacecraft in Kerbal Space Program
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Last Quarter Moon
The Moon is at Last Quarter (or Third Quarter) – rising around midnight, and visible to the south after sunrise.
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Tour of the Solar System in SpaceEngine
Tour of the Solar System in SpaceEngine
Bob Trembley takes the audience on a virtual tour of the solar system
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Mission to Mars in Kerbal Space Program
Mission to Mars in Kerbal Space Program
Bob Trembley shows how to build, fly and land an interplanetary spacecraft in Kerbal Space Program
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Autumnal Equinox
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.
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New Moon
New Moon. By the modern definition, New Moon occurs when the Moon and Sun are at the same geocentric ecliptic longitude. The part of the Moon facing us is completely in shadow then. Pictured here is the traditional New Moon, the earliest visible waxing crescent, which signals the start of a new month in many […]
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Jesuits and Jedi
Jesuits and Jedi
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.
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Mount St. Francis to offer stargazing event Oct. 1
Mount St. Francis to offer stargazing event Oct. 1
The Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center will host a star party on Oct. 1, 6-10 pm. Chris Graney will be keynote speaker.
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International Observe the Moon Night
International Observe the Moon Night
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.
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First Quarter Moon
The Moon is at First quarter on this date -it will be visible high in the southern sky in early evening.