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Astronomy, Education, Space participation

Night sky highlights for February 2023

** What’s Up: February 2023 Skywatching Tips from NASA – NASA JPL

What are some skywatching highlights in February 2023?
See Jupiter and Venus appear nearer each night, as they head for a close conjunction at the start of March. Use bright stars Capella and Elnath to identify the constellation Auriga, and then find your way to two distant star clusters using Sirius as a guidepost.

0:00 Intro
0:12 Moon & planet highlights
0:47 The constellation Auriga
1:52 Easy-to-find star clusters
3:10 February Moon phases

Additional information about topics covered in this episode of What’s Up, along with still images from the video, and the video transcript, are available at https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/skywatch….

** Tonight’s Sky: February 2023 – Space Telescope Science Institute – Tonight’s Sky

In February, the Winter Triangle is your guide to the night sky: The northern hemisphere is treated to views of the stars Procyon, Sirius, and Betelgeuse. Keep watching for the awe-inspiring space-based views of the Orion Nebula, which is sculpted by the stellar winds of central bright stars.

** What to see in the night sky: February 2023 – BBC Sky at Night Magazine

Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel reveal the best things to see in the night sky this month, including Mercury, Venus, Comet C/2022 E3, Orion, Gemini and the Moon.

** Sky & Telescope’s Sky Tour Podcast – February 2023 – Sky & Telescope Youtube

Our monthly Sky Tour #astronomy #podcast provides an informative and entertaining 10-minute guided tour of the nighttime sky. Listen to the February episode and explore the #Moon’s phases, watch three #planets in the evening sky, take stock of winter’s brightest #stars, and track down two lesser-known #constellations.

Listen and subscribe to this podcast at https://skyandtelescope.org/observing/ and don’t forget to subscribe to S&T’s YouTube channel to get alerts about new videos, including this monthly podcast.

See also

** Night Sky Notebook February 2023 – Peter Detterline

** The Night Sky February 2023 | What To Photograph In N. Hemisphere – AstroFarsography – YouTube

The Night Sky February 2023 is here and we begin saying farewell to our emission nebulae as galaxy season begins to rear its head.

The Night Sky is a curated list of deep sky targets, planets and other events that happen in our night skies during February in the Northern Hemisphere.

All targets are split into focal length ranges and are based off of a full frame camera sensor. However equivalent focal lengths are provided.

To use equivalent sizes is simple. Find the camera you’re using and see what focal length I’ve supplied. This is the focal length of telescope you need to match the example I’ve suggested.

All planets are from my latitude in the United Kingdom of about 52° North and I only include them if they rise above 20° altitude for a decent amount of time during the month. So depending on how high or low you are will vary your seeing conditions!

Clear skies everyone, keep looking up and keep them cameras clicking.

** See also:

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Astronomy, Education, Space participation

Night sky highlights for January and 2023

** What’s Up: January 2023 Skywatching Tips from NASA – NASA JPL

** Tonight’s Sky: January 2023 – Space Telescope Science Institute – Tonight’s Sky

In January, the northern hemisphere features beautiful views of Capella, a pair of giant yellow stars; Aldebaran, a red giant star; and two star clusters—the Hyades and the Pleiades. Keep watching for the awe-inspiring space-based views of the Crab Nebula, the remains of a star that exploded as a supernova.

** What to see in the night sky: January 2023 – BBC Sky at Night Magazine

Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel reveal what’s coming up in the night sky this month, including Mercury, Venus and the other planets of the Solar System; Comet E3/2022 (ZTF); Orion; Sirius and the Winter Triangle asterism.

** Sky & Telescope’s Sky Tour Podcast – January 2023: January: Goodbye, Saturn (Hello, Venus):

[ Update Jan.5.2023: Here is the video version of the podcast:

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See also

** What’s in the Night Sky January 2023 – Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) | Mars Occultation – Alyn Wallace

00:00 Intro
00:40 Northern Hemisphere Night Sky
03:22 Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF)
04:52 Southern Hemisphere Night Sky
06:10 Full Moon
07:21 Lunar Occultation of Uranus
07:54 Lunar Occultations of Mars
08:46 Quadrantid Meteor Shower
11:20 #WITNS Winners

** Night Sky Notebook January 2023 – Peter Detterline

Start the year out right by seeing what to observe in the night sky for January 2023.

** See also these posting for January:

** Night sky highlights for all of 2023:

** 2023 Unmissable Night Sky Events! – Alyn Wallace

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Astronomy, Education, Space participation

Night sky highlights for December 2022

** What’s Up: December 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA – NASA JPL

What are some skywatching highlights in December 2022?
The Moon sweeps past Jupiter twice this month, and actually covers Mars completely, in an event called an occultation, on Dec. 7. The event is visible across the U.S., except for the Southeast and East Coast, where the Moon will graze closely past Mars. And throughout the month, you can find Pegasus, the winged stallion, high overhead in the south.

0:00 Intro
0:11 Moon & planet highlights
0:38 Occultation: Mars disappears
1:54 The constellation Pegasus
3:12 December Moon phases

Additional information about topics covered in this episode of What’s Up, along with still images from the video, and the video transcript, are available at https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/skywatch….

** Tonight’s Sky: March – Space Telescope Science Institute – Tonight’s Sky

Step outside on a cold December night when the stars shine bright to find the Big Dipper, Cassiopeia, and Cepheus. They will help you locate a binary star system, a fan-shaped open star cluster, and a variable star. Stay tuned for space-based views of a ragged spiral galaxy, an open star cluster, and an edge-on galaxy.

** What to see in the night sky: December 2022 – BBC Sky at Night Magazine

Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel reveal this month’s night-sky highlights, including Mars at opposition, a lunar occultation of Mars, the Geminid meteor shower, the Ursid meteor shower and the best targets to see in the Orion constellation.

** Sky & Telescope’s Sky Tour Podcast – December 2022 – Sky & Telescope Youtube

Our monthly Sky Tour #astronomy #podcast provides an informative and entertaining 10-minute guided tour of the nighttime sky. Listen to the December episode and learn about the #solstice, #Mars, the #Geminids #meteor shower, and winter’s bright #stars.

Listen and subscribe to this podcast at https://skyandtelescope.org/observing/ and don’t forget to subscribe to S&T’s YouTube channel to get alerts about new videos, including this monthly podcast.

Learn more about #observing and #stargazing on our website, https://skyandtelescope.org/ and subscribe to our monthly magazine at https://skyandtelescope.org/subscribe.

This video is sponsored by Celestron – https://www.celestron.com/.

See also

** What’s in the Night Sky December 2022 #WITNS – Alyn Wallace

00:00 Intro
00:52 Northern Hemisphere Night Sky
04:45 Southern Hemisphere Night Sky
06:25 Trade In!
07:26 Lunar Occultation of Mars
08:25 Geminid Meteor Shower
10:16 Ursid Meteor Shower
11:00 #WITNS Winners

** Night Sky Notebook December 2022 – Peter Detterline

Astronomical events to see when you look up in December 2022.

** See also:

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Space Music, Space participation, SpaceCasts

Space music roundup – Nov.18.2022

Some space music for your weekend enjoyment:

** Globe  – Typho

Typho is an up-and-coming Hip hop/ Indie-Folk Songwriter from Leeds, UK. He brings a sui generis blend of creativity and musicianship to every project he undertakes, scribbling lyrics that are idiosyncratic and charismatic in nature. With a passion for telling stories through song and animation, he composes music that is an honest reflection of himself and how he sees the world, His song “4AM” was featured on BBC introducing, a radio station for upcoming artists, in 2018.

His latest single, “Globe,” is an innovative and fresh alternative hip-hop song that talks about the realities and mysteries of life – folded in the subtlety of words. The lyrics are drenched in mood-befitting background music that is catchy and melodic. His previous single, “Cave Paintings,” is a fast-tempo and up-beat track with heavy electronic drums and pulsing synthesizers. The instruments have a dark and dramatic sound, and the song contains strong influences from the Chillwave genre. It speaks about the human spirit and our temporary nature on this planet. Typho is committed to creating a connection with his listeners, reaching new audiences and sharing his music with the world. 

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** Hans Zimmer – Interstellar (Royal Albert Hall Organ)

** Hewan Aman – OUT OF SPACE  (Our niece Hewan is a rising DJ star in France ):

** Space Tourist · Bart van Wissen

** AstroPilot, Spacecraft – Possible Worlds – WherePostRockDwells – YouTube

 

 

Astronomy, Education, Space participation

Night sky highlights for November 2022

** What’s Up: November 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA – NASA JPL

What are some skywatching highlights in November 2022?

A total lunar eclipse brings some magic to the morning sky on November 8th, and the Leonid meteors peak after midnight on November 18th, with some glare from a 35% full moon. In addition, enjoy pretty views on other days in November when the Moon visits planets Mars and Saturn, and bright star Spica.

0:00 Intro
0:10 Total lunar eclipse
1:25 Moon & planet highlights
2:16 Leonid meteor shower
3:15 Nov ember Moon phases

Additional information about topics covered in this episode of What’s Up, along with still images from the video, and the video transcript, are available at https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/skywatch….

** Tonight’s Sky: November – Space Telescope Science Institute – Tonight’s Sky

In November, hunt for the fainter constellations of fall, including Pisces, Aries, and Triangulum. They will guide you to find several galaxies and a pair of white stars. Stay tuned for space-based views of spiral galaxy M74 and the Triangulum Galaxy, which are shown in visible, infrared, and ultraviolet light

** What to see in the night sky: November 2022 – BBC Sky at Night Magazine

Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel reveal the best things to see in the night sky this month, including observing Mars as it approaches opposition, catching Jupiter’s Galilean moons, the Leonid meteor shower, the Orion constellation, the Winter Triangle asterism and the Crab Nebula.

** Sky & Telescope’s Sky Tour Podcast – November 2022 – Sky & Telescope Youtube

Our monthly Sky Tour #astronomy #podcast provides an informative and entertaining 10-minute guided tour of the nighttime sky. Listen to the November episode and learn about the total #lunareclipse, check out three bright #planets in the evening sky, get the lowdown on a celestial queen, and get ready for three #meteor showers.

See also

** What’s in the Night Sky November 2022 #WITNS | Lunar Eclipse | Leonid Meteor Shower – Alyn Wallace

00:00 Intro
00:59 Northern Hemisphere Night Sky
02:12 Southern Hemisphere Night Sky
03:36 Full Moon
03:46 Lunar Eclipse
04:40 Northern Taurids
05:40 Leonids
06:46 #WITNS Winners

** Night Sky Notebook November 2022 – Peter Detterline

What’s happening in the sky for November 2022.

** See also:

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