Western Slope Skies Unknown
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A bi-weekly short feature on astronomy, produced by members of the Black Canyon Astronomical Society.Link for podcast apps:https://www.kvnf.org/podcast/western-slope-skies/rss.xml
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Total Solar Eclipse USA! – April 8, 2024
On Monday, April 8, 2024, we’ll be able to see a total solar eclipse from parts of Mexico, the U. S., and Canada. Another such eclipse won’t be visible from the 48 contiguous States for 20 years.
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Western Slope Skies: Coalition
The Coalition, a 501c3 non-profit, is an umbrella organization dedicated to supporting Dark Sky Places.
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The Orion Nebula: A Stellar Nursery
The Sun is a star that provides Earth with the energy that drives most of our diverse and amazing biology. But where and how do stars form?
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Spot Some Earth Satellites!
On clear, dark nights, we can see dozens of satellites with our eyes alone. Most satellites travel within a zone called Low Earth Orbit that ranges in altitude from 150 to 1200 miles.
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The Mystery of the Maunder Minimum
Today, we explore a curious solar phenomenon that occurred from 1645 to 1715.
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Western Slope Skies - Traveling through time with a telescope
What if I told you that you could travel through time with a telescope? No, a telescope cannot take you back to 1955 to fix your parent’s relationship. However, through a telescope, the possibilities to discover events that happened eons ago are opened by gazing at the colossal night sky.