Simcoe Skies Astronomy

A member of the York-Simcoe Amateur Astronomers Club

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The UN has declared 2009 to be the International Year of Astronomy. Click the logo to the left to find out more about this initiative, or click here to see the great video trailer (select video format once you're taken to that page)!
CURRENT MOON
SOHO (ESA & NASA)
Sunspot Watch

Events to watch for... July/09

  • Get a look at Saturn before it disappears into the sun's glare. Its rings are almost edge-on, for an unusual glimpse at this stunning planet, and a better view of its moons!

  • Jupiter is rising in the early morning sky in July.

  • On July 9/10, Neptune (magnitude 7.9) passes within 34 arc minutes from Jupiter.
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    Welcome to Simcoe Skies! This "back deck observatory" is located near the shores of Lake Simcoe, in Ontario Canada. On this website, you'll find tips, ideas, data, and information from my ongoing saga in amateur astronomy.

    Please note that the webcam settings noted with images are for a 10" Schmidt-Newtonian reflector. They are recorded for my own reference when seeking improvements, and also to provide a starting point for others pursuing the same targets.

    SAVE THE SKY for our kids! More and more stars are disappearing from the night sky due to inefficient use of outdoor lighting. Please do your part... click here for information about what you can do to help preserve our star-filled nights and keep this beautiful natural resource for our kids.


    Use the MENU on the left side to navigate, or click here to proceed directly to PICTURES.


    Clearsky Clock for Lake Simcoe

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