The Observatory
Observing the Cosmos, one post at a time. A virtual astronomy community with your favorite space cadet, Josh Urban.
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Josh Urban@JoshUrban
June 14, 2021
A Young Moon
Clouds drift by a young crescent moon, and some evening birds sing. Check out this cell phone video through the eyepiece of the telescope set up on my driveway!
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Perseids overnight!
Don't forget, folks! The Perseid meteors peak overnight. https://www.space.com/32868-perseid-meteor-shower-guide.html
Perseids
Heya folks! Annnnd we're back. The Perseid meteor shower is approaching, peaking on August 11/12. What if you're like some of my buddies, and are blind? Or it's raining? Listening to 'em is a great way to observe. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa14fOybJ4qTosQPa1TJdcw
Shoot the Moon
I got to learn how to use a thirty foot telescope last night. It was "out of this world!" https://joshurban.substack.com/p/shoot-the-moon?s=w
