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Calculating the Distance

On January 13, 2025 we were treated with a rare occurrence of an occultation of Mars by the Moon. An occultation occurs when an object,

Alfredo Viegas February 1, 2025

The Sky, In Fact, Is Falling

“The sky is falling” is a familiar childhood refrain that conjures the image of an over-anxious hen’s doomsday fears. While we typically dismiss thoughts of

Robert Marx February 1, 2025

Message from the President: The First 21st Century Odyssey to the Moon

Did Odysseus land on ice? On February 22nd, we made history with the landing of the first private enterprise lunar lander in world history as

Alfredo Viegas March 1, 2024

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

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