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  • Centerville Cub Pack 129 outreach at Camp Pecometh on Oct. 13

    Centreville Cub Scout Pack 129 has requested the Stargazers to come to Camp Pecometh ( west of Dover-32.5 miles) on October 13, if weather permits. Bryon Johnston (Cubmaster) expects at least 50 Cubscouts and parents-- so some telescopes are needed! He has invited us for dinner at 6 pm.  We start observing  at 7:30 pm. … Continue reading Centerville Cub Pack 129 outreach at Camp Pecometh on Oct. 13 →

  • Cecilton Public Library

    Cecilton Library 15th  setup at 6:30  and starts at 7 and ends around 8 pm. For more  information contact Jerry Truitt.        

    Free

  • Comet 46P/Wirtanen

    The Sky Up, Any City, DE, United States

    Comet 46P/Wirtanen will pass within 12 million kilometers (7.4 million miles) of Earth on December 16, 2018. Fortunately a Full Moon will distinctly dim your prospects of seeing that night as well as nights on either side  even though the comet is expect to brighten to 3rd magnitude. A finder char is found at Sky … Continue reading Comet 46P/Wirtanen →

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    Holiday Party

    First Presbyterian Church 118 W Commerce St., Smyra, DE, United States

    We supply meat and drinks! You can bring a covered dish or desert but not required.  All  are welcome, membership not required,  Come anytime after 6 pm to help us set-up for the Holiday  Party!          

    Free

  • My telescope doesn’t work!

    First Presbyterian Church 118 W Commerce St., Smyra, DE, United States

    Are you frustrated with your telescope because it won’t work! Most new telescopes are never used because they were never set- up properly and the directions are too complicated! The Delmarva Stargazers are offering a free training session. Stargazers will check your telescope’s optical alignment, show you how to do that and setup the finder-scope. … Continue reading My telescope doesn’t work! →

    Free

  • Buying a telescope!

    First Presbyterian Church 118 W Commerce St., Smyra, DE, United States

    So you've decided to take the plunge and get a telescope. Choosing a telescope is very different from buying a television, and salespeople rarely understand what amateur astronomers need. Delmarva Stargazers’ has a version of Sky & Telescope’s buying guide  below. https://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-equipment/telescope-buying-guide/ If you want more information, go to Sky & Telescope's Skywatching Video Series: … Continue reading Buying a telescope! →

    Free

  • January 20–21: Total Lunar Eclipse

    The Sky Up, Any City, DE, United States

    A total lunar eclipse visible  across North America will occur starting at 10:10PM (Penumbra contact -(not usually visible). Times are in EST. 10:34 p.m. partial eclipse begins 11:41 p.m Total eclipse begins 12:12 a.m. Middle of Totality 12:44 a.m. Totality ends 1:51 a.m. Partial eclipse ends 2:15 a.m. Penumbra ends

  • Comet 64P Swift-Gehrels

    The Sky Up, Any City, DE, United States

    This comet at magnitude 9 is found at Heavens-Above in Taurus. It recently passed very close to mars and is leaving Earth behind.

  • Comet Iwamoto

    The Sky Up, Any City, DE, United States

    This comet is moving fast between Virgo and Leo. Please see Sky and Telescope for information and charts. The dates given are from the chart path length. It can also be followed at Heavens-Above.com.

  • Harcourt Vernan Lecture: Discovering the First Pulsar in a Binary Star System

    Clayton Hall University of Delaware, Newark, DE, United States

    Join Dr. Taylor as he describes how he and his graduate student Russell Hulse discovered the first pulsar in a binary system, named PSR B1913+16, while conducting a survey for pulsars in 1974. Sponsored by the Mt. Cuba Astronomical Observatory in partnership with  the Delaware Asteroseismic Research Center, the Mount Cuba Foundation,  and the University … Continue reading Harcourt Vernan Lecture: Discovering the First Pulsar in a Binary Star System →

  • Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower

    The Sky Up, Any City, DE, United States

    This is expected to be the only meteor shower that will have a good display this year. Other, more famous showers, will be battling the nearly Full Moon for visibility. This shower will have no moon at all since we have  just had a New Moon. You should expect perhaps 10–20 per hour because of … Continue reading Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower →

  • Star Gaze Star Party 2019

    Trap Pond State Park - Cypress Point N38° 31'30" W75° 27'58", Laurel, DE, United States

    The  Star Gaze star party will be held at Trap Pond . New Moon is on June 3, 2019 and the new dates for Star Gaze are  Thursday May 30th  through Sunday, June 2nd, 2019. Stargaze  Registration is Open  

  • Dover Library – STEM Makerfest

    Dover Public Library 35 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE, United States

    My name is Jaclyn and I am a librarian at the Dover Public Library. On Saturday, June 15th, 2019 the Library will be hosting its annual STEM Makerfest from 10am to 2pm. The goal of the Makerfest is to bring innovative programming related to science, technology, engineering, and math to the community and to get them excited about the creative opportunities available … Continue reading Dover Library – STEM Makerfest →

  • July 4th summer picnic

    Don Surles House 514 Marilyn Road, Smyrna, DE, United States

    Delmarva Star Gazers annual 4th of July picnic on your calendar....it will be Saturday, beginning at 1 pm on June 29 at my house...514 Marilyn Road, Smyrna, DE....hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, watermelon, corn on the cob...and the best camaraderie possible. See you there!

    Free

  • Becoming an Outdoors-Woman

    Lums Pond State Park 1068 Howell School Road, Bear, DE, United States

    The Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife hosts an annual Becoming an Outdoors-Woman event to engage adult women (ages 18 and above) in outdoor recreational activities such as fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, boating, etc. Our 2019 event will be held at Lums Pond State Park (at Area 4) as an overnight camping weekend on September … Continue reading Becoming an Outdoors-Woman →

  • Buying your First Telescope

    First Presbyterian Church 118 W Commerce St., Smyra, DE, United States

    Finding your new telescope from Sky & Telescope…… So you've decided to take the plunge and get a telescope. Congratulations! But what comes next? Not an impulsive shopping trip to the nearest mall! Choosing a telescope is very different from buying a television, and department-store salespeople rarely understand what amateur astronomer needs. This telescope buying … Continue reading Buying your First Telescope →

    Free

  • Transit of Mercury

    The Sky Up, Any City, DE, United States

    There will be a transit of Mercury on November 11, 2019. Many of you may have seen the Transits of Venus and certainly the last Transit of Mercury which was became a bit cloudy in Delaware at the end. If you love the speed of a lunar eclipse you'll be  thrilled by this 5 and … Continue reading Transit of Mercury →

  • alpha Monocerotid Meteor Shower

    The Sky Up, Any City, DE, United States

    Weather permitting we could be viewing an outburst of Monocerotid meteors when between Nov. 21-22, Earth will pass near a stream of debris from some unknown comet. It is thought this outburst will be similar to the outburst in 1995. It will start close to 11:50 p.m. EST on Nov. 21st Background and information is … Continue reading alpha Monocerotid Meteor Shower →

  • Comet C/2019 Q4 (Borisov)

    The Sky Up, Any City, DE, United States

    Comet Borisov is clearly an interstellar comet from outside the solar system with a speed of 33 km/s  which will increase to 44 km/s with a gravitational assist from our Sun. At these speeds it is in a hyperbolic orbit The comet will make its closest approach to the sun on December 7,and will come … Continue reading Comet C/2019 Q4 (Borisov) →

  • Geminids Meteor Shower – Hosted at Pickering Creek Audubon Center 2019

    Pickering Creek Audubon Center 11450 Audubon Ln, Easton, MD, United States

    Friday the 13th night looks fully cloudy and rainy. There has been no word from our contact from at Pickering Creek about cancellation. It would be a poor night for Geminids. The Geminid meteor shower is usually the best meteor shower of the year and except for the inconvenience of a nearly full Moon (96%) … Continue reading Geminids Meteor Shower – Hosted at Pickering Creek Audubon Center 2019 →

  • Partial Solar Eclipse

    The Sky Up, Any City, DE, United States

    Annular Solar Eclipse for much of North America including Delaware. This starts before sunrise - abut 10 degrees so the sun will arise partially eclipsed. You will need eye protection for entire event. Times are for local time from approximate sunrise to the end. Maximum eclipse is at 5:38AM local time in the East-northeast. It … Continue reading Partial Solar Eclipse →

  • Total Lunar Eclipse Visible in Delaware

    The Sky Up, Any City, DE, United States

    The next Total Lunar Eclipse visible in Delaware is on May 15–16, 2022. Starts at Sun, May 15, 2022 at 9:32 pm. Ends at Mon, May 16, 2022 at 2:50 am. Total duration 5 hours, 19 minutes.