NJEF: Retrograde Astronomy

The Nature Journal Educator's Forum welcomes special guest Leslie Young as we dive a bit deeper into astronomy and retrograde planet observations.
An astronomer since 1988, Leslie has done significant work with NASA in observing Pluto. She, John Muir Laws, Billie Jo Reid, and others share some of their best tips for nature journaling the night sky, including these recent phenomena: the April eclipse, the Aurora Borealis this month, and the Tsuchinshan comet appearing tonight!
Session date October 16, 2024.
Mars and Jupiter’s retrograde loops, map image that Leslie shared: www.nakedeyepl...
Poem “Sweet Darkness” by David Whyte: onbeing.org/po...
Roseann Hanson’s night sketching tutorial: www.exploringo...
Clear Dark Sky: www.cleardarksk...
Resources shared by educators in the chat:
“The Ed’s Up” - article about Ed Yong and the pandemic: buttondown.com...
Aurora borealis sighting in Georgia: technotional.m...
Stellarium: stellarium-web...
Dear Hank & John podcast, “Why do things happen ‘at’ night but ‘during’ the day?” overcast.fm/+A...
Nyctography: en.wikipedia.o...
Board game recommendation: boardgamegeek....

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I ran out to see the full moon. Overcast and misty rain, but the moon shone thru with a bright halo. Thank you for the wonderful info.