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The Astronomical Society of New Haven, Inc.

is a non-profit, scientific and educational organization which fosters new and continuing interest in amateur astronomy.

The general membership meetings are open to the public and attendance is encouraged.

To contact any individual listed on these web pages, please address all correspondence to: The Astronomical Society of New Haven, 111 Hilldale Road, Bethany, CT 06524

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There are 80 days left until CSP 23
Sept. 06 - 08, 2013



SPECIAL SERVICE AWARD
of the North East Region of the
Astronomical League (NERAL)

In Recognition of his many years of Service to the League as a Member, Secretary,
and Vice President of the Astronomical Society of New Haven,
His Many Free ATM Workshops for the Public Through The Cosmic Culture Grant,
His Building Telescopes Using Recycled Materials Workshop given at Ansonia Nature Recreation Center in Connecticut, use of Innovative Components in Amateur Telescope Making such as the
Hiss Mount, the Diving Board Focuser, the Mixing Ball and Bowling Ball Mountings, his Decades of Service as an Astronomy Educator and Sidewalk Astronomer
who has provided inspiration to the general public,
we hereby present this Special Service Award to

Bob Carruthers

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Events for June

ASNH_Events - Jun 2013

ASNH_Events Calendar - Jun 2013

FaviconTue Jun 4 2013: ASNH BOD Meeting 

Tue Jun 4 2013 7:00 PM:

FaviconFri Jun 14 2013: Open House Bethany Observing Station Public Observing 

Fri Jun 14 2013 8:00 PM: Once a month the Observatory is opened to the public

FaviconSat Jun 22 2013: Solstice Picnic 

Sat Jun 22 2013 12:00 PM:

FaviconTue Jun 25 2013: ASNH General Meeting (Will return in October) 

Tue Jun 25 2013 7:00 PM: The general membership meetings are open to the public and attendance is encouraged.

Outreach Events for this week

ASNH_Events - Week of 6/16/2013

ASNH_Events Calendar - Week of 6/16/2013

Astronomical Events for June

NASADKYCAL13 - Jun 2013

NASADKYCAL13 Calendar - Jun 2013

FaviconSat Jun 1 2013: Venus: 16.9° E 

Sat Jun 1 2013 12:00 AM: Venus: 16.9° E

FaviconWed Jun 5 2013: Moon Descending Node 

Wed Jun 5 2013 8:00 PM: Moon Descending Node

FaviconSat Jun 8 2013: New Moon 

Sat Jun 8 2013 11:00 AM: New Moon

FaviconSat Jun 8 2013: Moon North Dec.: 20.2° N 

Sat Jun 8 2013 3:00 PM: Moon North Dec.: 20.2° N

FaviconSun Jun 9 2013: Moon Apogee: 406500 km 

Sun Jun 9 2013 5:00 PM: Moon Apogee: 406500 km

FaviconMon Jun 10 2013: Moon-Venus: 5.9° N 

Mon Jun 10 2013 7:00 AM: Moon-Venus: 5.9° N

FaviconWed Jun 12 2013: Mercury Elongation: 24.3° E 

Wed Jun 12 2013 12:00 PM: Mercury Elongation: 24.3° E

FaviconSun Jun 16 2013: First Quarter 

Sun Jun 16 2013 1:00 PM: First Quarter

FaviconTue Jun 18 2013: Moon-Spica: 0.1° S 

Tue Jun 18 2013 3:00 PM: Moon-Spica: 0.1° S

FaviconWed Jun 19 2013: Jupiter Conjunction 

Wed Jun 19 2013 11:00 AM: Jupiter Conjunction

FaviconWed Jun 19 2013: Moon-Saturn: 3.7° N 

Wed Jun 19 2013 1:00 PM: Moon-Saturn: 3.7° N

FaviconThu Jun 20 2013: Mercury-Venus: 1.9° N 

Thu Jun 20 2013 3:00 AM: Mercury-Venus: 1.9° N

FaviconThu Jun 20 2013: Moon Ascending Node 

Thu Jun 20 2013 5:00 AM: Moon Ascending Node

FaviconFri Jun 21 2013: Summer Solstice 

Fri Jun 21 2013 1:00 AM: Summer Solstice

FaviconSat Jun 22 2013: Venus-Pollux: 5.2° S 

Sat Jun 22 2013 12:00 AM: Venus-Pollux: 5.2° S

FaviconSat Jun 22 2013: Moon South Dec.: 20.2° S 

Sat Jun 22 2013 12:00 PM: Moon South Dec.: 20.2° S

FaviconSun Jun 23 2013: Moon Perigee: 357000 km 

Sun Jun 23 2013 7:00 AM: Moon Perigee: 357000 km

FaviconSun Jun 23 2013: Full Moon 

Sun Jun 23 2013 7:00 AM: Full Moon

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FaviconMystery on Venus: 'Super-Hurricane' Force Winds Inexplicably Get Stronger 18 Jun 2013, 4:07 pm

The howling winds of Venus have gotten even faster lately, and scientists aren't sure why.

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FaviconNASA's Grand Challenge: Stop Asteroids from Destroying Earth 18 Jun 2013, 2:05 pm

NASA's planned manned mission to an asteroid is being tied to studying the threat from dangerous space rocks.

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FaviconCongress Considers Nixing NASA Asteroid Mission 18 Jun 2013, 1:36 pm

A House Science space subcommittee bill would direct NASA astronauts back to the moon.

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FaviconTargets Scarce for NASA's Asteroid-Capture Mission 18 Jun 2013, 1:21 pm

It's possible that not a single known object meets the current criteria, one researcher says.

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FaviconSaturn Forms Cosmic Triangle with Stars This Week 18 Jun 2013, 1:18 pm

Saturn teams up with two bright stars to form a celestial triangle this week.

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APOD for Today

APOD

Astronomy Picture of the Day

FaviconA Supercell Thunderstorm Over Texas 

Is that a cloud or an alien spaceship? Is that a cloud or an alien spaceship?


FaviconDry Ice Sled Streaks on Mars 

What creates these long and nearly straight grooves on Mars? What creates these long and nearly straight grooves on Mars?


FaviconAPOD Turns Eighteen 

APOD Turns Eighteen  APOD Turns Eighteen


FaviconDelphinid Meteor Mystery 

Over a five hour period last Tuesday morning, Over a five hour period last Tuesday morning,


FaviconSharpless 115 

Sharpless 115 Sharpless 115


NASA Image Of The Day

NASA Image of the Day

The latest NASA "Image of the Day" image.

FaviconFirst American Woman in Space 18 Jun 2013, 12:00 am

On June 18, 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman to fly in space when the space shuttle Challenger launched on mission STS-7. As one of the three mission specialists on the STS-7 mission, she played a vital role in helping the crew deploy communications satellites, conduct experiments and make use of the first Shuttle Pallet Satellite. In this image, Dr. Ride sits in the aft flight deck mission specialist's seat during deorbit preparations. › Read more about Sally Ride's historic flight. Image Credit: NASA

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FaviconMedia Invited to View UP Aerospace Launch for NASA 17 Jun 2013, 12:00 am



The first suborbital rocket launch from Spaceport America funded by NASA's Flight Opportunities Program to carry multiple space technology payloads will launch on June 21.

FaviconNASA Retired Scientist Wins Alvin Seiff Memorial Award 17 Jun 2013, 12:00 am



A NASA scientist, whose research and leadership helped revolutionize planetary probe and sample return technology, today received an award for his work.

FaviconAmes Co-Hosts Planetary Probe Workshop 17 Jun 2013, 12:00 am



One of humankind’s most challenging ventures, sending vehicles to other worlds, will draw 150 experts for the International Planetary Probe Workshop.

FaviconNASA Ames Hosts New Solar Mission Launch Events 11 Jun 2013, 12:00 am



Reporters are invited to interview team members at NASA Ames in addition to viewing live launch coverage and televised news broadcasts.

FaviconNASA Selects Suborbital Space Technology Payloads 



NASA has selected 21 more space technology payloads for flights on commercial reusable launch vehicles, balloons, and a commercial parabolic aircraft.

Faces of the Moon

A new book by ASNH member Bob Crelin

Click the book below for information on the book

There Once Was A Sky Full Of Stars

A new book by ASNH member Bob Crelin

Click the book below for information on the book

Astronmical Games!

Test your skill at Word Puzzles

Please visit the supplier of the games Crossword Forge


The 100 Best Targets for Astrophotography

A new book by ASNH member Ruben Kier

Click the book below for a review from Springer.com

How the ISS comes together (Click image to view animation)