Eyepiece, the Amateur Astronomers Association monthly newsletter, covers lectures and other astronomy events in New York City; offers commentary, tips on observing and equipment and summarizes astronomy discoveries and other general news in astronomy and astrophysics. Each month, our “What’s Up in the Sky” column discusses what can be seen in the skies during the upcoming month. Members do all the writing for Eyepiece, and new contributors are always welcome. Submit today!
Tag: August 2023
ASE 2023: The Anti-Total Solar Eclipse
AS we look forward to the Great North American Eclipse of 2024, I can’t help being struck by the similarities of another solar eclipse that
Tom Haeberle
August 1, 2023
Calendric Quagmire (III)! Upcoming Blue Moon and the Dog Days of Summer
Aug 30 2023: 2nd Full Moon in a month is a calendric Blue Moon giving 2023 13 Full Moons this calendar Year. Maybe with all
Tom Haeberle
August 1, 2023
What’s Up in the Sky
What’s Up in the Sky AAA Observers’ August Guide By Tony Faddoul August’s Evening Planets: Mercury will be in Leo the Lion until 9 PM
Antoine Faddoul
August 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
The World’s Oldest Working Planetarium
Former AAA President, Brian Berg, gives his report from the Netherlands.
Brian Berg
August 1, 2023
Our Tempestuous Sun, Part 2.
Our tempermental and stormy sun, forged from a violent birth, is an electrically charged ball of gas, called plasma, with three inner and outer layers.
Alice Charles
August 1, 2023
Events on the Horizon – August 2023
Two supermoons, the Perseids, and a Star-BQ. Things are heating up this August with AAA!
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August 1, 2023
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August 1, 2023