George's Astronomical Observations


In anticipation of man's eventual return to the moon, NASA's Meteoroid Environment Office (MEO) is conducting a survey of the hazards associated with meteoroids striking the lunar surface. They are asking the amateur astronomer community to help. Please visit the above links for more information.


Download LunarScan 1.3 (784 Kb Zip) Impact detection software by Pete Gural.
Image of lunar impact March 13, 2008
Confirmed Lunar Impact March 13, 2008 02:04:21UT
Animated GIF   Larger Image  Lunar Impact Page

Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS) Observational Campaign - In 2009, the booster that delivers the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) to the moon, will be smashed into a permanently shadowed crater near the lunar south pole in an attempt to excavate signs of water ice and other stuff. An observational campaign will be in place to solicit observations of the effects of the impact which should be visible with the right equipment. Here's a chance to use your telescope for science.


Recent Observations

Old Observations

Atmospheric Phenomenon

Deep Sky Images - StellaCam II

Links

Publications

Real-Time Auroral Arc Map

Image of Comet 73p Schwassmann-Wachmann Comet 73p Schwassmann-Wachmann
Fragment B; May 10, 2006  images...

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Site Last updated: May 2, 2008