The Vermont Astronomical Society is a group of amateur astronomers with varying backgrounds and levels of expertise whose mission is to promote amateur astronomy in Vermont.

PRESENTATION:
Observing the Bright Solar System Objects During the Winter – Spring of 2025
By Gary T. Nowak

Over the past few months there have not been many bright solar system objects that have been in a favorable position for observing. That all changes as we enter into the new year of 2025. During the first two seasons of 2025, there will be 4 bright solar system objects which will be favorably placed in our evening skies. These 4 objects will have a very high altitude in the sky which could yield some excellent views.

In part 1 of this 2 part discussion our presenter, Gary T. Nowak will do a brief review of the "Why's" of Lunar and Planetary observing, with a short segment on what size aperture works well for a good lunar, and planetary telescope in our viewing area.

In part 2 of the presentation, Nowak will count down the bright solar system objects to the presenter's top pick of the seasons. Each object listed will have information on its observable features.

Meetings are Free and Open to the Public: In-person and via Zoom
To attend on Zoom: ask for the Zoom link from paulwaav@together.net, or theresamarie11@GMAIL.COM
VAS Members will be emailed the Zoom link

For those attending via Zoom please get on-line before 7:30pm. To download the Zoom application go to http://zoom.us. If you don't have Zoom installed, the application will automatically download and install when you click the meeting link.

If you spend your clear nights looking up at the stars and wondering which constellations you are seeing, wish you knew the names of the most brilliant stars, or where to find the planets currently visible, we can help.

Event Info

Jan 3, 2025, 12 to 1 PM

Jan 4, 2025

Jan 7, 2025, 6 to 7:45 PM