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Find the Orion Nebula

The Arkansas SkyDome Planetarium Posted on January 25, 2019 by SamJanuary 25, 2019

Winter is prime time for finding one of the brightest and perhaps most famous nebula in the sky, the Orion Nebula.  The nebula is in the brightest constellation in the winter sky making it easy … Continue reading →

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Supermoon Lunar Eclipse Results

The Arkansas SkyDome Planetarium Posted on January 12, 2019 by SamJanuary 25, 2019

Some photos from the recent Total Lunar Eclipse. The Next Lunar Eclipse Enjoy this celestial spectacle.  We’ll have another sunrise lunar eclipse on Nov. 19, 2021.  Our next good lunar eclipse won’t be until the … Continue reading →

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Morning Dance of the Planets

The Arkansas SkyDome Planetarium Posted on January 12, 2019 by SamJanuary 12, 2019

As January comes to a close a dance of the planets and mini-planetary alignment are taking place in the pre-dawn sky.    Venus (the brilliant morning star) is sitting nearly stationary in the morning sky, … Continue reading →

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Quadrantid Meteor Shower

The Arkansas SkyDome Planetarium Posted on January 1, 2019 by SamJanuary 1, 2019

The annual Quadrantids can be one of the strongest showers of the year, unfortunately they are one of the most difficult to observe. The main factor is the peak of the shower only has a … Continue reading →

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Are Stars Brighter in the Winter?

The Arkansas SkyDome Planetarium Posted on December 23, 2018 by SamDecember 23, 2018

Have you ever noticed the stars in the winter seem to shine brighter than in the summer?  The key to the clarity of the sky is the amount of moisture it contains.  The more moisture, … Continue reading →

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December Full Moon

The Arkansas SkyDome Planetarium Posted on December 22, 2018 by SamDecember 22, 2018

The December Full Moon is tonight and is called the Moon before Yule or the Cold Moon. This is also the most northerly full moon of the year. The sun reaches its lowest point in … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Star

The Arkansas SkyDome Planetarium Posted on December 29, 2017 by SamDecember 29, 2017

January 1st marks the start of the new year.  Have you ever wondered why that date was chosen to start the new year?  Why doesn’t the new year begin March 1st or August 1st.  Why … Continue reading →

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Venus and Jupiter Meet in the Morning

The Arkansas SkyDome Planetarium Posted on November 6, 2017 by SamNovember 6, 2017

Jupiter and Venus, the two brightest planets in the sky, are set to converge on the morning of Monday, November 13th.  To see the beautiful pairing you’ll need a spot where you have a good … Continue reading →

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Big Dipper Sits on North Horizon

The Arkansas SkyDome Planetarium Posted on October 18, 2017 by SamOctober 18, 2017

Through the course of the year the Big Dipper’s position changes as it “orbits” the North Star.  During the Fall the Big Dipper is at the bottom of its rotation and sits directly under the … Continue reading →

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The Dippers in Prime Time

The Arkansas SkyDome Planetarium Posted on May 15, 2017 by SamMay 15, 2017

The best time of year to view the Big and Little Dippers in the evening sky is late Spring.  This is the time of year that they are both at their highest in the sky. … Continue reading →

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Venus (-4.2 mag) – Close to Satu...
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Venus (-4.2 mag) Accurate time: 6h19m Close to Saturn: 1.1° separated from center of Saturn, brightness: 0.6 mag, position angle=176.34° S; Sun elongation=42.73° West (morning) More details: https://www.calsky.com/csrender.cgi?number=11&coorEphem=TopoEquAstro2000&ra=19.18520875&de=-20.89906079&fovarcmin=137&tdt=2458533.01396987&obs=7156485761671199 If you use these entries, please support … Continue reading →
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