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The Autumn Night Sky

As we move into autumn, the time changes, and it starts to get dark earlier.…
Jupiter at Opposition on November 2-3

The planet Jupiter will reach opposition on the night of November 2nd to 3rd this…
International Observe the Moon Night October 21st

We almost missed it! Tonight (October 21st) is International Observe the Moon night. Find out…
Orionids Meteor Shower / October 21-22, 2023

One of the better known meteor showers will take place on the night of Saturday,…
An Introduction to Dinosaurs

FAS Astronomers Blog, Volume 31, Number 12. As you look around, you might notice that…
Night sky viewing in North Carolina (WXII12)

FAS was in the news! Check out WXII12’s “Night sky viewing in North Carolina, meteor…
Light Pollution in 2023

The night sky is one of the most spectacular scenes in nature, if you can…
The Rise of the Vertebrates

FAS Astronomers Blog, Volume 31, Number 11. The Earth’s history is described by geologic time,…
A History of the Earth (Geologic Time)

FAS Astronomers Blog, Volume 31, Number 10. The history of the Earth is described by…
The Making Of The Atomic Bomb

FAS Astronomers Blog, Volume 31, Number 9. Physics drives the cosmos. Okay, there is a…