ISS pass tonight (July 28), 8:40 pm
Jul 28th, 2009 | By Terry Barker | Category: EventsISS pass tonight, 8:40 pm (July 28),. -2.5 magnitude, 46 degrees high, traveling from NW to SE.
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NEAF 2018 by Mearl Balmer
On April 20 John Raymond, Ray Moody and I traveled by car to Suffern, NY for the 2018 Northeast Astronomy Forum (NEAF) show (27th year!). Indeed, quite a show it is.
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The lengthy trip was a pleasant one, with no shortage of discussion among the three of us about the world of astronomy. This being my first trip to NEAF, I was astonished by the size and professionalism of the conference. Over 120 vendors in the large exhibition hall and the availability of several lecture rooms at host Rockland Community College provided a variety of opportunities for over 4000 amateur and professional astronomy and space enthusiasts during the four days, which also included an astro imaging conference on Thursday and Friday before NEAF.
Much to learn and see at NEAF 2018
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I saw an Iridium flare, magnitude -8, on July 27, at about 10:43 pm. The sky was cloudy, with clouds such that the Moon could shine hazily through them. A small star appeared, then vanished. Then a really bright star appeared, with a hazy glare, going from left to right, then it faded. Interesting – seeing an Iridium flare through clouds.