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A nice article "Lima looks to the heavens" appeared on the front page of the Lima News today about the Solar Eclipse here in Lima in April of 2024.
Dante Centuori of the Armstrong Air and Space Museum, Jed Metzger of the Lima/Allen County Chamber, and Michael Ritchie of the Lima Astronomical Society were interviewed for the article.
Michael Ritchie
2024 eclipse brings region new opportunity - The Lima News
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LIMA — It may seem like a long way off, but the Lima Astronomical Society is letting people know about a major celestial event that could bring dollaThis Friday January 3rd at 8:00pm is the monthly meeting of the Lima Astronomical Society at Schoonover Observatory. A short business meeting will take place followed by a professional video lecture on Star Lifecycles. A roundtable discussion will follow on what is going on with the Red Supergiant Betelgeuse.
The telescope dome remains out of commission due to drive motor problems. If it is clear we can view with telescopes on the viewing deck.
Please support the Lima Astronomical Society with it's programs at Schoonover Observatory. We are a non-profit 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organization. Your donations are greatly appreciated.
Michael Ritchie
I'm not thinking to much on the situation with Betelgeuse. I have seen it happen a couple times many years ago. This one is a little more unusual then the other two or three especially if it dims more then it has already. Sure I am hoping that it does go Supernova in our lifetimes but not holding my breath about it. Seems most likely that gravity takes over at times and it shrinks a little thus dimming the star. A star burp would usually brighten it.
Michael Ritchie
Betelgeuse is ‘fainting’ but (probably) not about to explode | EarthSky.org
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The well-known bright star Betelgeuse - a red giant star, famous for its name and for the fact that it'll explode someday - has become noticeably dimmer since late October. Here's what astronomers think is happening.Astronomers are finally starting to figure out what is going on inside this nearby stellar nursery.
Michael Ritchie
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Astronomers are starting to figure out what’s going on in this colossal stellar nursery.SpaceX launched a heavy Satellite and nailed the 1st stage booster on the capture ship out at sea.
Michael Ritchie
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Heavyweight Satellite Into Orbit, Nails Rocket Landing
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SpaceX launched its 13th mission of the year tonight (Dec. 16) as a twice-flown booster took to the skies, lifting off from Space Launch Complex 40 here at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 7:10...