AstroEvent of the Week: October 27th- November 2nd; A Halloween Asteroid.
October 27, 2008 by David Dickinson
Filed under Astro News & Commentary, Weekly Astro-events
Vesta in Cetus. (Credit; Stellarium).
This Halloween brings a chance to spot one of the brightest known asteroids. 4 Vesta is currently placed in the constellation Cetus, the Whale and will be in opposition on October 29th this year, and thus be visible in moonless skies nearly all night.
The Maine Solar System Model: An Update.
July 24, 2008 by David Dickinson
Filed under The Vagabond Astronomer
Jupiter. All Photos by Author.
The Solar System has become a much more complicated place. As reported in this space last year, The Maine Solar System model (MSSM) in Aroostook County, Maine was constructed starting in 2000 and was renowned as the world largest solar system representation.
