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Author: Alfredo Viegas

Message from the President

The discovery of the energy source for the Sun, namely nuclear fusion, occurred around the same time as the concepts about nuclear fission, which were

Alfredo Viegas September 1, 2023

Message from the President

Many people use common astronomy phrases without much attention to their source or meaning.  One of my favorite phrases is of course “the dog days

Alfredo Viegas August 1, 2023

Message from the President

Summer is a great time of year for stargazing, notwithstanding the mosquitoes!  July and August in particular conjure up happy memories of watching the annual

Alfredo Viegas July 1, 2023

Message from the President

May this message find you in good health and high spirits, with your eyes always looking upwards, curious about the mysteries of the cosmos.  June

Alfredo Viegas June 1, 2023

A Newly Discovered Nova in Hercules

On June 12th a Japanese amateur astronomer, Seiji Ueda, discovered a nova in the constellation Hercules. The nova peaked at an estimated apparent magnitude 5.5,

Alfredo Viegas July 10, 2021

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