Comet Macholtz
Comet Macholtz
Comet Macholtz
January also brings favorable positioning of the Winter Milky Way, newly discovered Comet Macholtz and (weather permitting) the Quadrantid Meteor Shower. East Valley Living - Your Guide to Astronomy Planets Solar System Astrological Skies Astronomical Science, Astronomers and Star Gazing in the Mesa East Valley and surrounding cities of Phoenix Arizona
Astronomy
Astronomy
Meteor shower observers should download a star chart, then plan to stay warm and comfortable while observing. A pool lounge chair with an adjustable back would be ideal. Face in a direction with no visible streetlights, etc. for best results. Even though the meteors radiate from the head of Draco, some can be seen looking in any direction in the sky.
George Muncaster Phoenix Arizona
George Muncaster is Principal at System Synergies, LLC, a systems engineering firm serving the wireless community and aerospace-defense communities. He teaches astronomy at Glendale Community College and at Scottsdale Community College, and also astronomy distance learning classes at Rio Salado College.
George followed up an early interest in astronomy by obtaining degrees in Astrophysics and in Astronomy at Indiana University and the University of Arizona, respectively.
Comet Macholtz
January also brings favorable positioning of the Winter Milky Way, newly discovered Comet Macholtz and (weather permitting) the Quadrantid Meteor Shower. East Valley Living - Your Guide to Astronomy Planets Solar System Astrological Skies Astronomical Science, Astronomers and Star Gazing in the Mesa East Valley and surrounding cities of Phoenix Arizona
Astronomy
Astronomy
Meteor shower observers should download a star chart, then plan to stay warm and comfortable while observing. A pool lounge chair with an adjustable back would be ideal. Face in a direction with no visible streetlights, etc. for best results. Even though the meteors radiate from the head of Draco, some can be seen looking in any direction in the sky.
George Muncaster Phoenix Arizona
George Muncaster is Principal at System Synergies, LLC, a systems engineering firm serving the wireless community and aerospace-defense communities. He teaches astronomy at Glendale Community College and at Scottsdale Community College, and also astronomy distance learning classes at Rio Salado College.
George followed up an early interest in astronomy by obtaining degrees in Astrophysics and in Astronomy at Indiana University and the University of Arizona, respectively.
