CAROLINA SKIES ASTRONOMY CLUB Our meetings are generally held in the auditorium at Goose Creek State Park. (The public is encouraged to attend all events) LAST MEETING NEXT MEETING: SATURDAY MARCH 1 As always, the public is encouraged to attend all of our meetings and events. Impromptu viewings can be called by any member by emailing the the list located on the heading of any email I have sent you. Please plan around the weather, have an appropriate viewing site planned and give 24-72 hrs notice when possible. 2001 Leonids Show Top 10 Space Science Images of 2002 Top 10 Weirdest Things in Space Members can now join our Yahoo Email CSAC Group to participate and view emails between other members. A good way to stay in touch. Just click on the above link and use your Yahoo user info or create your new free account with a user name and password.

Follow the handle of the Big Dipper away from the dipper's bowl, until you get to the handle's last bright star. Then, just slide your telescope a little south and west and you'll likely find this stunning pair of interacting galaxies, the 51st entry in Charles Messier's famous catalog. Full Text

Hubble Space Telescope

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Useful Links: Goose Creek State Park Astronomy Astronomy Picture of the Day Skywatchers Diary - CHECK DAILY Sky Diary Telescope Review Website Space and Astronomy for Kids Astronomy for the Whole Family Sky and Telescope Astronomy Now Journey to Jupiter Hubble Space Telescope The Real Constellations of the Zodiac Star Gazer Michigan Space and Astronomy Library Space News Deer Meadow Observatory Starry Night Astronomy Software & Trial Version StarChild Spacewatch Astronomics Imagine The Universe Mars Exploration Program Chandra X-Ray Observatory Satellite and Space Station Tracking North American Meteor Network Comets and Meteor Showers Constellation Photos Astronomy.com Enchanted Learning Zoom Astronomy National Optical Observatories Expanding Universe (Search Tool) Digital Circus Amateur Astronomy Links Amateur and Professional Astronomy Resources International Dark-Sky Association National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adm. NASA Homepage

CAROLINA SKIES ASTRONOMY CLUB

Useful Links: Goose Creek State Park Astronomy Astronomy Picture of the Day Skywatchers Diary - CHECK DAILY Sky Diary Telescope Review Website Space and Astronomy for Kids Astronomy for the Whole Family Sky and Telescope Astronomy Now Journey to Jupiter Hubble Space Telescope The Real Constellations of the Zodiac Star Gazer Michigan Space and Astronomy Library Space News Deer Meadow Observatory Starry Night Astronomy Software & Trial Version StarChild Spacewatch Astronomics Imagine The Universe Mars Exploration Program Chandra X-Ray Observatory Satellite and Space Station Tracking North American Meteor Network Comets and Meteor Showers Constellation Photos Astronomy.com Enchanted Learning Zoom Astronomy National Optical Observatories Expanding Universe (Search Tool) Digital Circus Amateur Astronomy Links Amateur and Professional Astronomy Resources International Dark-Sky Association National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adm. NASA Homepage

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Last Updated on: April 9, 2003

Todays Moon  Phase

Hubble Space Telescope

GOOSE CREEK STATE PARK ASTRONOMY IN THE PARK PROGRAM NEXT EVENT: SATURDAY MARCH 1 In the Park auditorium. Our gratitude goes out to the "Park" for having such interesting and knowledgeable speakers.

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The Coma Cluster of Galaxies Credit & Copyright: O. Lopez-Cruz (INAOEP) et al., AURA, NOAO, NSF Explanation: Almost every object in the above photograph is a galaxy. The Coma Cluster of Galaxies pictured above is one of the densest clusters known - it contains thousands of galaxies. Each of these galaxies houses billions of stars - just as our own Milky Way Galaxy does. Although nearby when compared to most other clusters, light from the Coma Cluster still takes hundreds of millions of years to reach us. In fact, the Coma Cluster is so big it takes light millions of years just to go from one side to the other! Most galaxies in Coma and other clusters are ellipticals, while most galaxies outside of clusters are spirals.

Io: Moon Over Jupiter Credit: Cassini Imaging Team, Cassini Project, NASA

Our local Beaufort County, North Carolina astronomy club is slowly growing and consists of all age ranges and experience levels with an interest in astronomy. The website  serves as a central location for news, events, and relevant links. We intend to encourage the study and enjoyment of amateur astronomy and related subjects for the benefit of our members and the general public. Our emphasis this past year has been club organization and support, observational astronomy, family participation and public enjoyment of the wonders of the starry night.  Join us.

Follow the handle of the Big Dipper away from the dipper's bowl, until you get to the handle's last bright star. Then, just slide your telescope a little south and west and you'll likely find this stunning pair of interacting galaxies, the 51st entry in Charles Messier's famous catalog. Full Text

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M51: Cosmic Whirlpool Credit & Copyright: Tony and Daphne Hallas

CAROLINA SKIES ASTRONOMY CLUB Our meetings are generally held in the auditorium at Goose Creek State Park. (The public is encouraged to attend all events) LAST MEETING NEXT MEETING: SATURDAY MARCH 1 As always, the public is encouraged to attend all of our meetings and events. Impromptu viewings can be called by any member by emailing the the list located on the heading of any email I have sent you. Please plan around the weather, have an appropriate viewing site planned and give 24-72 hrs notice when possible. 2001 Leonids Show Top 10 Space Science Images of 2002 Top 10 Weirdest Things in Space Members can now join our Yahoo Email CSAC Group to participate and view emails between other members. A good way to stay in touch. Just click on the above link and use your Yahoo user info or create your new free account with a user name and password.