A proposal passed, that allowed the Cave 16″ Newtonian telescope to be replaced with a telescope with more advanced features. The new telescope is a Celestron C14, which came with new imaging equipment and a new mount. This would allow members to use the telescope to switch between imaging and visual observations. The first photo taken was on Sunday night by John Rush and Jeff Higgins. It’s of the Crescent Nebula, located in the constellation Cygnus. The photo shows how capable the new tracking is, and the potential the new telescope has. Come join us next Friday on the 23rd, […]
Alex Jerrett
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The Syracuse Astronomical Society participated in the Maker Faire this year. A booth was set up inside of the Horticulture building at the New York State Fairgrounds today, and was very successful. People shared their interests for astronomy, with a few looking to become members. A few members attended to help volunteer, including Jeff, John, Tony, Jess and Alex. Although our original plans to set up solar scopes outside was ruined by the quite familiar weather, fun was had by all that attended.
Despite some thin clouds messing with our view at the start of the night, the skies opened just before the starting phases. Totality lasted for just over an hour, with the partial phase ending just before 5AM. Five members attended, including a couple of guests during the night. The last total lunar eclipse visible here was in November 2022, with the next being in June 2029. A great time was had by all attended. The gallery will update with more photos as time goes on.
Several members came to the Darling Hill Observatory on New Year’s Day, to give a toast for clear skies this coming year. Despite the often unpredictable weather in Central New York, we hope for more favorable weather.