Enjoying the Fall Sky

Donna Monahan — a local amateur astronomer — will be describing how to identify Fall Constellations, and locate within them, popular celestial objects, using your naked eyes, or a pair of binoculars.

She will also discuss meteor showers that you can observe from a dark location — several of which will be visible in the coming weeks — with just a lawn chair and blanket... ! She will explain when and where to look for satellites, which are often mistaken as unidentified flying objects. We will discuss several other types of interesting objects you can see in the skies from here, above Southern Vermont. Handouts, with follow-up information, such as reading lists and web sites you can consult, will be free for your taking at the presentation.

The presentation will be on Thursday, the 19th of October at "Misty Valley Books" in Chester, Vermont, beginning at 7PM, and run for around 1 hour. It is free, but we request that you RSVP just to help us know how many are coming, as seating is limited. Do dress warmly. If the skies cooperate, you may want to join us afterwards outside to look at some of the objects described, as we may have a telescope or two set up. Other members of SoVerA will be present to answer any questions you may have about astronomy.

SoVerA is an astronomy education + outreach organization composed of amateur & professional astronomers, educators, students and members of the lay public. We are dedicated to making astronomy much more accessible to all. Talks and presentations are held in venues throughout the Southern Vermont region on the third Thursday of every month, with observing afterwards, sky conditions permitting. All are welcome. More information may be found at: www.sovera.org