Black Canyon Astronomical Society
The BCAS offers programs and presentations on all facets of astronomy to public organizations, schools (elementary through college) and home-school groups. We have many experienced observers and astrophotographers and can assist newcomers with selection, operation and maintenance of all varieties of optical equipment for astronomical use.
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If you rise early on Saturday, April 4 you will be treated to an unusual event: the third of four total lunar eclipses occurring within a period of just…
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, near Montrose, CO, is an excellent place to observe night skies free from light pollution. When it comes to…
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2015 is a banner year for solar system exploration. Although the European Venus Express Mission and NASA’s Messenger Mission to Mercury are ending, other…
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Venus, Mars, and a thin crescent Moon will create a stunning sight in our early evening sky on February 20. If skies are clear, find an open spot with an…
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As twilight ends this winter, look to the east. You may see a very bright “star” that does not twinkle. This is Jupiter, the largest planet of the Solar…
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For astronomers, it’s not all black and white…At first glance, our night skies can appear as a dark canvas illuminated with points of mono-hued light.…
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The Moon is very bright during the first week of January, and it’s tempting to go for a snow shoe trek or ski tour by moonlight. But two weeks ago, the…
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This is an ongoing series on Women in Astronomy. Today, we meet three modern women in astronomy, Jocelyn Bell Burnell, Andrea Ghez, and Carolyn Porco.As…
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The December solstice is coming! At 4:03 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on December 21st, the Sun reaches its most distant point south in 2014, as viewed…
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The Stars of AutumnWith fewer hours of sunlight during autumn the nights grow longer and there is a distinct chill in the air after the sun sets. You may…