NightSky45 July 5th Meeting

Eclipse Photography – Techniques and Equipment Landscape, skyscape, any camera! With your smartphone or DSLR on a telescope, you can produce exceptional eclipse photos! When: On July 5th Who: Our speaker is Jim Baumgardt, amateur astronomer and astrophotographer since his high school days Where: Chemeketa Community College Planetarium 4000 Lancaster Dr NE Salem, OR 97305 … Read more

Solar Eclipse Viewing Schedule – Western Oregon

Normally, nobody looks at the Sun except for brief glimpses. During the partial phases of an eclipse, the Sun is still much too bright to look at, but people tend to stare at it anyway. For the partial phases, you need a dark filter like a “solar viewer,” “eclipse glasses,” or a #14 welder’s glass. … Read more

March 1st NS45 Meet – A Packed House!

March 1st 2017 Picture from Night Sky 45 Astronomy Club meeting

On March 1st 2017 (173 Days until totality) Richard Watson and Mike Kristosik gave an outstanding presentation in preparation for The Great American Eclipse Of August 21, 2017. Public Service Announcement: Remember to obtain proper eclipse viewing safety glasses as sun glasses, welding goggles, etc., will NOT suffice. If you have never been to one … Read more