The 7th Magnitude
Looking up on a clear, dark night inspires a sense of amazement. The darker your sky, the more you begin to wonder, "What IS that?" But even basic questions like "Is the moon really visible in the daytime", or "Why do we get so much daylight in the summer?" may seem like they should be obvious. In astronomy, apparent magnitude is the rating scale for object brightness whether it be a planet, star, or galaxy. Did you know that the lower the number, the brighter the object? Your eyes can see through the 6th magnitude, but in the 7th, you need visual aid. The same can be true for knowledge.
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So, in addtion to the what's going on in the sky, Terry and Tim take some time to discuss how you can find your local amateur astronomy club. For the first time, The 7th Magnitude "Bright Star Seat" is filled with the president of the Buffalo Astronomical Association, Mr. Mike Humphrey.
Mike gives his insight into what amateur clubs do, how anyone can be involved at any age, and even discusses how he got his start in ...
From the days of antiquity, solar eclipses were omens, signs, that something was about to occur. If, as astrologer, you missed one... look out! Just ask ancient Chinese astronomers Ho and Hi, or let Terry explain!
Then, learn about the past in Western New York, from Buffalo's founding as a village (1804) and the 1806 eclipse and how the War of 1812 may have played a part in loss of records. The next opportunity for a solar ecli...
REVISED 9/29/2023 (Audio issue fixed!)
Basically, we wanted to discuss meteoroids, meteors, and meteorites. We are not going to deep in this segment, hence the "Part I", because we wanted to save time to discuss meteor shower viewing tips as well. Plus we wanted to discuss some of the planetary shifting going on this summer and how it shapes up for fall!
Tim and Terry discuss some very imprtant safety tips while viewing a solar eclipse. Their advice, while fron experience, is not a substitute for common sense! Please, to the viewer, when in doubt - DO NOT DO IT. Always remember NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN especially unprotected (and having your eyelids simply closed is also dangerous). Talk to others as well, and don't rely on only what is said here, but do your homework too...
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2023 and 2024 is the year of solar eclipses for the United States. Remarkably, each one is of a different type; October 14, 2023 features an annular solar eclipse while April 8, 2024 will see a total solar eclipse. What's the difference? Well, that's why you need to watch (or listen!).
In this first episode, we will get through the basics of eclipses, both lunar and solar!
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