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CME on its way though aim is off a bit

Posted on May 12, 2012 by

Sunspot group AR1476 finally spit out a coronal mass ejection (CME) though perhaps a bit late for a direct shot at Earth. The active region has been the focus of much attention from solar-interested scientists and amateur astronomers of every … Continue reading →

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Here comes the Sun(spots)

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

A string of clear-sky days has allowed amateur astronomers to get a good look at a string of sunspots. AR1476 was rotating towards the center of the Solar disk on Thursday, May 10, when CAA member Christopher Christe aimed his … Continue reading →

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Giant sunspot group coming ’round

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

A huge sunspot group designated AR1476 (upper-left in the image above) has emerged from the Sun’s limb and is rotating around to an Earth-facing position. Solar experts are watching solar activity especially close. From SpaceWeather.com: “Huge sunspot AR1476 is crackling … Continue reading →

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Twilight scene: Orion, Venus, and the ISS

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

CAA member Bruce Lane photographed a portion of the International Space Station’s (ISS’s) trail as is passed through twilight skies over Northeastern Ohio. The April 12, 2012 pass put the ISS between the constellation Orion (left) and brilliant planet Venus … Continue reading →

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