Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Comet C/2011 L4 (PANSTARRS)

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Unprocessed shot of the comet last night with pine trees in the foreground.  We had a good time at the Mineola Nature Preserve and hope to see more of you next time :)

Friday, March 8, 2013

Comet Pann-STARRS Viewing



News Release:

The Astronomical Society of East Texas (ASET) will sponsor two separate public  StarGazing events at the Mineola Nature Preserve.  A rare viewing of the Comet Pann-STARRS will occur on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 12 and 13 beginning with SunSpot viewing about 5pm and running until after Sunset.

On Friday, March 15th, ASET will sponor School Night for Astronomy for all public, private and homeschooled student in the area beginning with SunSpot viewing about 5pm and running until about 9pm.

These events are subject to weather restrictions.  A cancellation notice will be posted and aired on the ASET website www.asetexas.org , local newspaper's internet site and KMOO Radio 99.9 by 4pm of each day.  

 For more information, contact ASET at info@asetexas.com or 903-805-9902.