Celestial Updates and our Astro Calendar!
A Lunar Eclipse Graces Nashville's Sky
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Despite clouds rolling through at just the wrong time, many in Nashville and the rest of the nation were treated to a partial lunar eclipse on September 17th. Of course, Dyer Observatory was ready to capture the splendor of the eclipse and even caught sight of another phenomenon surrounding the Moon. Read More
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A Bright Comet is Putting on a Show
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Every once in a while we are lucky enough to catch a naked-eye glimpse of a dirty snowball making its way through our inner solar system. Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) has garnered much attention as it continues to brighten in the early morning sky. It will soon disappear behind the Sun and reappear in our evening sky, possibly becoming extraordinarily bright. Read More
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Dyer's Seyfert Telescope Spots an Eagle
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Being so close to Radnor Lake State Natural Area, it is not uncommon to see a bald eagle soaring overhead from time to time. In early September, however, Dyer Observatory's historic Seyfert Telescope spied a different type of eagle in the night sky above. Read More
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Catch the October 9 Lunar X
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“Lunar X” is a visual phenomenon where an X appears on the Moon’s surface. This event is typically fleeting, for the crater walls remain in shadow for just a short while as the crater rims crest the Moon’s terminator. Read More
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Be a Part of Nashville's Astronomy on Tap
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On September 25th, Dyer’s director, Dr. Billy Teets, was invited to celebrate the first anniversary of Nashville's Astronomy on Tap with a talk about the Voyager missions. Join AoT every month at Jackalope Brewery for facts, fun, and prizes. Read More
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