Events

According to Spaceweather.com: “The first of two CMEs expected to hit Earth’s magnetic field on Sept. 12th arrived on schedule. Although the geomagnetic storm it provoked was technically only minor (G1-class), Northern Lights were observed as far south as Arizona.”   Spaceweather further reports:  “A second and potentially more powerful CME is still en route. … Read more

Did the Swift Gamma-Ray Burst Mission just find a Gamma-Ray Burst originating in Andromeda? Turns out the answer is no, but it’s still interesting. Read more here.

Were ripples in the fabric of space time truly discovered this past March? This is a World Science Festival live stream event, enabling you to listen to a singular conversation, among the world’s most respected pioneers in  cosmological theory and observation. Big Bang & Brews | Science Pub RVA.

The first photo of the Orion Nebula compared to one taken by an iPhone.

A supernova has appeared in the Messier 82 galaxy – visible in moderate size telescopes and a well-placed imaging target.  More information here.

You can actually watch ISON go around the sun via the Solar Dynamics Observatory. Where to watch Comet ISONs fiery journey on Thursday – Computerworld.

Incredible time lapse video of two comets passing earth SpaceWeather.com — News and information about meteor showers, solar flares, auroras, and near-Earth asteroids.

500px / Silhouettes by Harry Finder.

A new blog entry has been posted about the recent Staunton River Star Party.  It was a great party!  Tell your astronomer friends.  The blog post is at this link.  

This is one of the most amazing astronomy photos I’ve ever seen. Wow! Stargazer Eyes Beautiful Region Rich in Nebulas Photo | Space.com.