Archive for March 29th, 2008

Moon Occults Pleiades April 8th

The Moon will partially obscure the Pleiades during the early evening of April 8. The event starts between 8:30 CDT and lasts about 2 hours depending on your definition of “Pleiades”. It looks like only one of the Seven Sisters will be occulted but several minor members will be obscured by the Moon. […]

[ March 29, 2008 6:00 pm to March 30, 2008 7:00 am. ] Join CAAS members Saturday March 29, weather permitting, for a Messier Marathon observing sessions. Members will attempt to observe as many of the 110 Messier objects as possible. If you care to join us, bring warm clothing, snacks, and drinks. For more information email info at caasastro.org. Members will be setting up […]