http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AstronomyYouthGroup/ Astronomy Youth Group Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:13:18 GMT alpaca_oz http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AstronomyYouthGroup/message/1537 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AstronomyYouthGroup/message/1537 In my area, mid north coast australia, they're not really that into astronomy & the closest observatory is 40minutes away. They have an embarrassingly little Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:32:31 GMT Mitch http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AstronomyYouthGroup/message/1536 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AstronomyYouthGroup/message/1536 The closer you get to the speed of light, the slower time becomes (google: einsteins twin theory). Since the gravity around a black hole is so great and even Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:31:32 GMT Mitch http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AstronomyYouthGroup/message/1535 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AstronomyYouthGroup/message/1535 When the moon is low in the sky you are looking through more of earths atmosphere basically pollution) and all the particulate in the air give the moon a Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:00:57 GMT Benjamin http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AstronomyYouthGroup/message/1534 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AstronomyYouthGroup/message/1534 Good Question, The changing colors of the Harvest moon all relate to earth's atmosphere. The Visible Spectrum of light(Red,Yellow,Orange,Green,Blue,Violet) is Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:00:22 GMT Benjamin http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AstronomyYouthGroup/message/1533 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AstronomyYouthGroup/message/1533 Good Question, The changing colors of the Harvest moon all relate to earth's atmosphere. The Visible Spectrum of light(Red,Yellow,Orange,Green,Blue,Violet) is Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:42:03 GMT acdfrizzball http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AstronomyYouthGroup/message/1532 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AstronomyYouthGroup/message/1532 Why would time slow down around black holes?? Thanks, acdfrizzball Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:54:21 GMT acdfrizzball http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AstronomyYouthGroup/message/1531 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AstronomyYouthGroup/message/1531 Why does the moon turn yellow? Thanks, acdfrizzball Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:27:07 GMT Benjamin http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AstronomyYouthGroup/message/1530 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AstronomyYouthGroup/message/1530 Hi All, For anyone interested, I recently started a group about astronomy. You can find it by searching Cosmiconnect on find a yahoo group. Clear Skies, Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:24:52 GMT Benjamin http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AstronomyYouthGroup/message/1529 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AstronomyYouthGroup/message/1529 Hi All, Despite all the wet weather I've be having, I was able to get out and observe on 10/25. I used my 70mm Meade refractor and my Orion XT6 Dobsonian. I Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:21:37 GMT Benjamin http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AstronomyYouthGroup/message/1528 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AstronomyYouthGroup/message/1528 Hi All, Despite all the wet weather I've be having, I was able to get out and observe on 10/25. I used my 70mm Meade refractor and my Orion XT6 Dobsonian. I Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:13:32 GMT Benjamin http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AstronomyYouthGroup/message/1527 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AstronomyYouthGroup/message/1527 Hi All, I took out a pair of binoculars and two of my scopes last night and I enjoyed the best session of the season under the stars. I began with the Main Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:08:36 GMT moopytheastronomer http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AstronomyYouthGroup/message/1526 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AstronomyYouthGroup/message/1526 Hello Everyone, For some time now, i have been working hard on getting an astronomy site for kids and teens. Where they can share their experiences, get Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:49:44 GMT Mitchell http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AstronomyYouthGroup/message/1525 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AstronomyYouthGroup/message/1525 ... The nearest one would be Saturn, it is well well below the dipper, below Leo currently. You can see it here, Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:43:26 GMT red_dawn134 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AstronomyYouthGroup/message/1524 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AstronomyYouthGroup/message/1524 Its below the dipper portion and appears orange - having a hard time locating a star map that will show me its name - any help would be much appreciated! Sun, 14 Jun 2009 04:28:09 GMT Avnish Anand http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AstronomyYouthGroup/message/1523 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AstronomyYouthGroup/message/1523 Hey Guys, Lets get things started here.... What are everyone's plans for the July 22nd Solar Eclipse? Clear Skies, Avnish 29* 33' 06.14" N 77* 14" 29.94 E New