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The Lima Astronomical Society has been serving the greater Lima area for over 50 years. We provide a forum for people interested in astronomy to network with other like minded people. We welcome new members and visitors to our meetings and observing events. Please explore our web site to learn more about us.
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What do you think caused the massive explosion at the center of the Milky Way? A giant starburst that then quickly went Supernova all about the same time then consumed by our Massive Black Hole. Maybe two Neutron Stars colliding. A Hypergiant Star collapsing into a Magnatar then consumed by our Massive Black Hole.
There are many things that could have happen that fueled the large explosion 7 million years ago creating an hourglass shaped super bubble 1400 lightyears across. Michael Ritchie
Astronomers discover two giant, high-energy ‘bubbles’ at the center of the Milky Way
The gargantuan structures hint at a massive explosion in our galaxy’s past.Stay turned to this Facebook page for further information as to when members of the Lima Astronomical Society will have Schoonover Observatory open for the November 11th, 2019 Mercury Transit across the face of our Sun.
Barring cloudy weather we will have the Mercury Transit event live on the big screen monitor downstairs in the meeting room. We will also have telescopes on the deck and under the dome.November 11, 2019
Saturn is now the King of the Solar System when it comes to satellites. 20 new Moons found around Saturn gives it the trophy for the first time. Total number now is 82 compared to Jupiter's current 79.
These number will continue to swell as our technology gets better to see smaller and more distant Moons. Michael Ritchie
Astronomers find 20 new moons around Saturn and you can help name them
The discovery of 20 previously unknown moons around Saturn has helped the ring planet surpass all others in our solar system, according to the International Astronomical Union's Minor Planet Center. It now has 82 known moons; Jupiter has 79.Friday October 4th, 2019 at 8:00pm is the monthly meeting of the Lima Astronomical Society at Schoonover Observatory. There will be a short business meeting followed by a program by Michael Ritchie on the Northeast Astronomy Forum that was held in New York last April. Observing with the telescope will follow the program.
Saturday October 5th is Astronomy Day and also International Observe the Moon Night. Schoonover Observatory will be open at 6:00pm for observation of the Moon, Planets, and various Celestial objects. Continous programs will be shown in the meeting room on any astronomical subject visitors want to see.
If you have a telescope that you are unsure about using, then bring it and we will show you how to use it. If the clouds stay away we will be mainly looking at the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and a mixed bag of Nebulas, Clusters, Exploding Stars, and Galaxies.
Please support Schoonover Observatory and the Lima Astronomical Society. Donations are gladly accepted as we are all volunteers of our time, money, and resources. We are a Tax-exempt non-profit organization under tax code 501 (c) (3). Please help us support Schoonover Observstory. Michael Ritchie
It's Friday so that means Schoonover Observatory is open for Public Viewing at dark. This is the last Friday for the Summer Viewing Program so we will then go back to being open on the first Friday of the month at 8:00pm and by appointment. You can call 419-371-1289 to set up an appointment to visit the Observatory.
If you have a telescope that you are unsure about using, then bring it and we will show you how to use it. If the clouds stay away we will be mainly looking at the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and a mixed bag of Nebulas, Clusters, Exploding Stars, and Galaxies.
Please support Schoonover Observatory and the Lima Astronomical Society. Donations are gladly accepted as we are all volunteers of our time, money, and resources. We are a Tax-exempt non-profit organization under tax code 501 (c) (3). Please help us support Schoonover Observstory. Michael Ritchie