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Time & Date Information

Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Submitted by Danne Polk

For many centuries, temporal measurement was considered the work of astronomers.

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Fleischmann Planetarium

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

The emphasis is on education for enthusiasts of all ages, providing educational shows, presentations and scientific exhibits that correlate with K-12 Next-Generation Science Standards.

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Telescopes

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Using information gathered from Wikipedia, the SVAS details the differences between reflecting, refracting, and catadioptric telescopes.

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ASN Mission and Activities

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

The Astronomical Society of Nevada is a non-profit service organization introducing the pubic to astronomy.  Read about the free programs the ASN supports...

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Yearly ASN Membership

Saturday, May 25, 2019
Submitted by Danne Polk

Membership is just $20 per year and helps maintain this long-standing, venerable organization. Join us for a trip around the sun!

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PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!

 
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Sky & Telescope

Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Submitted by Robbin Scholl

Packed with information, the magazine and website focus on amateur and professional interests in astronomy.

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Space Weather at NOAA

Monday, May 20, 2019
Submitted by Robbin Scholl

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce), maintains extensive dashboards for satellite and space weather enthusiasts.

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Clear Sky Charts

Monday, May 20, 2019

Clear Sky Charts are created by Attilla Danko at cleardarksky.com, using data produced by the Canadian Meteorological Center. CMC's numerical weather forecasts are unique because they are specifically designed for astronomers.

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