Amateur Astronomy Under The Big Sky
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  • 2017 and the Great American Eclipse

    On the morning of Monday August 21, 2017 a total solar eclipse will cross North America.  Screen Shot 2017-01-24 at 1.07.17 PMOnly those along the path of totality will experience the sun being totally blocked by the moon and the sky going black.  All others from Canada through the US and Mexico, and on down to Central America will experience a partial eclipse.  Here in Bozeman it will be approximately 95% coverage.  If you plan to go south into Wyoming or Idaho, you could experience totality. If you plan on staying here in Bozeman, be sure you have proper equipment to observe the eclipse.  For a better view click on the image:

    AAS-Solar-Eclipse-Safety-v160824  Follow this link for more information on how you can safely observe the eclipse

  • Total Solar Eclipse

    As of 11:34 this morning, 21 August 2011, it is just six short years until we experience a total solar eclipse right here in our neighborhood. As this will be a once in a lifetime experience, it’s never too early to start planning…