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05/20/11 – Ephemeris – Astronomy events this weekend in the Grand Traverse area

May 20, 2011

Friday, May 20th.  Today the sun will be up for 14 hours and 59 minutes, setting at 9:08.   The moon, 3 days past full, will rise at 12:30 tomorrow morning.  Tomorrow the sun will rise at 6:08.

This weekend there are some local astronomical events  It starts tonight with a viewing night at Northwestern Michigan’s Rogers Observatory with Saturn as the object best seen if it’s clear..  While the observatory opens at 9 p.m. Saturn itself will not be visible until after 9:30 due to the late sunset this time of year.  The college has started to charge a fee for these event:  $2 per person or $5 per family, something the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society has long opposed.  Sunday the Astronomical Society will host exhibits at the NMC barbecue in the science building, plus viewing the sun if it’s clear.  The society has many events this summer held at various venues around the area.  Check gtastro.org for a schedule.

* Times are for the Traverse City/Interlochen area of Michigan.  They may be different for your location.

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