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Mars - The Sky Guy

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Mars will appear as a bright orange disk in the sky throughout December.

Mars will appear as a bright orange disk in the sky throughout December. The Director of the University of New Hampshire Observatory John Gianforte explains how to best view it.

12/04/2020

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Our Precious Place

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What a precious place we all share. (2m 35s)

What You Will See: Total Eclipse

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What should you expect to see during the total solar eclipse? (50s)

Transit Method

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Did you know even amateur astronomers using small telescopes can observe and discover? (1m)

Protecting Your Eyes: Projection Method

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Did you know you can build your own projector to safely view an eclipse? (1m 55s)

Protecting Your Eyes: Glasses

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The only way to safely view an eclipse directly is to use certified solar eclipse glasses. (1m 30s)

Eclipse Path

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What you see will see during the eclipses will depend on where you are! (1m 15s)

Quandrantid Meteor Shower - The Sky Guy

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Don’t miss the peak of the annual Quandrantid Meteor Shower on January 2nd. (1m)

Mars - The Sky Guy

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Mars will appear as a bright orange disk in the sky throughout December. (1m)

Jupiter and Saturn Conjunction - The Sky Guy

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On December 21, the Jupiter and Saturn will be so close together. (1m)

Geminid Meteor Shower - The Sky Guy

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The year’s best annual meteor shower is coming to our sky on the evening of December 13th. (1m)

Comet Swan - The Sky Guy

A new discovery, Comet SWAN. (2m)

Venus - The Sky Guy

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What’s that bright star in the evening sky? It’s actually the planet Venus. (1m)

The Morning Planets - The Sky Guy

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John Gianforte guides you on how to view the three aligned, morning planets. (59s)

Comet Atlas - The Sky Guy

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Comet Atlas has brightened considerably since it was first seen in December, 2019. (2m)

Moon Memories | Mark McConnell

Mark McConnell teaches about space at the University of New Hampshire. (1m 25s)

Moon Memories | John Gianforte

John Gianforte runs the observatory at the University of New Hampshire. (1m 15s)

Moon Memories | Jeanne Gerulskis

Director of the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center. (1m 15s)

New Hampshire in Space (Preview)

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New Hampshire has had its eyes on space exploration for decades. (30s)

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