Posts Tagged ‘sky maps’
ASRC featured on front page of the Salisbury Post
February 5th, 2011 | Author: Herb
The Astronomical Society of Rowan County would like to thank James Carli II and the Salisbury Post for featuring the ASRC in a wonderful Front Page story in the Saturday, February 5th 2011 edition of the Salisbury Post!
Astronomy club works on night moves at ‘star parties’
You don’t have to be Carl Sagan or Mr. Spock to appreciate the vastness of outer space. It’s big. Mind-blowingly big. And right here in Rowan County is a group of astronomy enthusiasts who enjoy exploring these vast reaches with zeal rivaling that of any Ivy League scientist or Starfleet officer….Read More
Android Sky Maps
September 14th, 2009 | Author: Herb
Google has a cool, free application for the “Android” phone called Sky Maps and I thought a few of you may be interested. It shows you what should be visible even when Light Pollution keeps you from seeing the real thing. Enjoy and remember to keep looking up, the real stars may return one night! Herb