PAUL
Welcome to Idaho Skies for the second week of January. We’re your hosts, Paul…
Welcome to Idaho Skies for the second week of January. We’re your hosts, Paul…
RACHEL
… and Rachel.
… and Rachel.
PAUL
The Faulkner Planetarium is presenting a new show this month about the astronomical origins of astrology. Show times are Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7 PM.
The Faulkner Planetarium is presenting a new show this month about the astronomical origins of astrology. Show times are Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7 PM.
RACHEL
The Faulkner Planetarium is located at the Herrett Center at the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls. Tickets are $3.50 for seniors, $4.50 for adults, and $1 for children.
The Faulkner Planetarium is located at the Herrett Center at the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls. Tickets are $3.50 for seniors, $4.50 for adults, and $1 for children.
PAUL
After midnight on the 6th, Saturn will be the closest bright star near the moon. They will be too far apart however, to be seen at the same time in binoculars.
After midnight on the 6th, Saturn will be the closest bright star near the moon. They will be too far apart however, to be seen at the same time in binoculars.
RACHEL
You’ll need a telescope, even a small one, to see Saturn’s rings. Binoculars are sufficient to enjoy the moon’s larger craters.
You’ll need a telescope, even a small one, to see Saturn’s rings. Binoculars are sufficient to enjoy the moon’s larger craters.
PAUL
The very thin crescent moon passes close to Venus on the morning of the 10th.
The very thin crescent moon passes close to Venus on the morning of the 10th.
RACHEL
Finding the moon will be difficult that morning because it is only one day from new.
Finding the moon will be difficult that morning because it is only one day from new.
PAUL
Use binoculars and point them at Venus, the brightest star low in the east. Then move your binoculars slightly to the left to position Venus in the right side of your field of view.
Use binoculars and point them at Venus, the brightest star low in the east. Then move your binoculars slightly to the left to position Venus in the right side of your field of view.
RACHEL
The thin crescent moon will then be visible in the left side of your binoculars.
The thin crescent moon will then be visible in the left side of your binoculars.
PAUL
Also on the 10th, the moon is at perigee, or it’s closest to earth.
Also on the 10th, the moon is at perigee, or it’s closest to earth.
RACHEL
The distance between the center of Earth and the moon will be 223,723 miles.
The distance between the center of Earth and the moon will be 223,723 miles.
PAUL
The Boise Astronomical Society meets at the Discovery Center of Idaho on Friday the 11th at 7 PM.
The Boise Astronomical Society meets at the Discovery Center of Idaho on Friday the 11th at 7 PM.
RACHEL
The club meets in the classroom at the back of the building. Look for the BAS sign at the southwest corner.
The club meets in the classroom at the back of the building. Look for the BAS sign at the southwest corner.
PAUL
If you got a telescope for Christmas, then this is the meeting for you to attend.
If you got a telescope for Christmas, then this is the meeting for you to attend.
RACHEL
That’s because the Boise Astronomical Society’s first meeting of the year is specifically designed to help new telescope owners.
That’s because the Boise Astronomical Society’s first meeting of the year is specifically designed to help new telescope owners.
PAUL
Did you know that Idaho has more than one astronomy club?
Did you know that Idaho has more than one astronomy club?
RACHEL
One of the others is the Magic Valley Astronomical Society.
One of the others is the Magic Valley Astronomical Society.
PAUL
They meet this month on the 12th. They hold their meetings at the Herrett Center at College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls.
They meet this month on the 12th. They hold their meetings at the Herrett Center at College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls.
RACHEL
Meetings are open to the public and begin at 7 PM. The meeting is followed by a star party upstairs at the Herrett Center’s observatory.
Meetings are open to the public and begin at 7 PM. The meeting is followed by a star party upstairs at the Herrett Center’s observatory.
PAUL
Speaking of the Herrett Center, their planetarium is presenting a second show this month called Lifestyles of the Stars beginning on the 12th.
Speaking of the Herrett Center, their planetarium is presenting a second show this month called Lifestyles of the Stars beginning on the 12th.
RACHEL
The planetarium show illustrates how stars are born, live, and die.
The planetarium show illustrates how stars are born, live, and die.
PAUL
Show times are at 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, and 4:30 PM.
Show times are at 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, and 4:30 PM.
RACHEL
That’s Idaho Skies for the second week of January. Listen next week and we’ll tell you about the formation of moon craters that you can see through your binoculars.
That’s Idaho Skies for the second week of January. Listen next week and we’ll tell you about the formation of moon craters that you can see through your binoculars.
PAUL
Follow us on Twitter at Idaho Skies for this week’s event reminders and sky maps. For Idaho Skies this is Paul…
Follow us on Twitter at Idaho Skies for this week’s event reminders and sky maps. For Idaho Skies this is Paul…
RACHEL
and Rachel.
and Rachel.
Idaho Skies is a production of NearSys and Radio Boise 89.9 FM Caldwell/Boise and 93.5 FM downtown, K228EK Garden City.
PAUL
Dark skies and bright stars.
Dark skies and bright stars.
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