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to meet Feb. 10Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:07:59 -0800 HOFFMAN ESTATES – The February meeting of the Northwest Suburban Astronomers will feature a talk by Roger Kolman of Harper College. Read More... Space Rock of Love: Asteroid Eros Attracts Skywatchers in Earth FlybyFri, 03 Feb 2012 14:31:45 -0800 The close pass of the asteroid Eros this week allows astronomy buffs to measure the size of the solar system. Read More... Eros Asteroid Flyby Attracts Amateur AstronomersSun, 05 Feb 2012 14:34:58 -0800 In 1931, the close approach of the asteroid Eros allowed professional astronomers to calculate its distance and make that era's most accurate measurement of the solar system. Read More... South Florida outdoors notebookThu, 02 Feb 2012 15:01:19 -0800 Star gazing: The Treasure in counties.t/EXP=1328Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:01:00 -0800
Read More... Martin County Community Calendar, Updated Feb. 2Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:00 -0800 A comprehensive look at upcoming events in Martin County County. Read More... A century of connections: St. Joseph's College celebrates 100 yearsFri, 03 Feb 2012 14:29:45 -0800 Catherine’s Cupboard manager Amy Russell, left, work study student Corey French, center, a junior at Saint Joseph’s College, and director of the college cafeteria Stuart Leckie, lend a helping hand during last Wednesday’s food pantry distribution session. Read More... Mingle with the stars Friday at Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea: Around the TownThu, 12 Jan 2012 09:38:17 -0800 It’s hard to beat a cold winter night for star gazing. Seasonal cold fronts tend to tug clear, pollution-free arctic air along with them, creating as near-to-perfect conditions as we’re likely to get in this area for checking out stars and planets and other heavenly attractions. Read More... Scientifically Speaking, 1/15Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:07:10 -0800 "Critter Scene Investigation" program Volunteer Naturalists will lead programs on snowy mornings investigating animal behaviors using basic tracking skills during its interactive "Critter Scene Investigation" program. Read More... Local group does some star gazingFri, 20 Jan 2012 21:15:28 -0800 Local amateur astronomer Ken Metcalfe gave a presentation to the Portage Natural History Group Wednesday night which taught them about which objects we can see in the sky and how to go about seeing them.[...] Read More... |