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The latest news and stories from Astronomy Magazine

New Hubble observations of Supernova 1987A reveal composition of "star guts" pouring out
The new observations of the "String of Pearls" surrounding the remnant not only tell scientists what elements are being recycled into the Large Magellanic Cloud, but also how the dwarf galaxy changes its environment on human timescales.
Spitzer finds a flavorful mix of asteroids
Near-Earth objects seem to be more varied in color and composition than previously thought.
NASA selects investigations for first mission to encounter the Sun
The Solar Probe Plus will plunge directly into the Sun's atmosphere to learn why it's so much hotter than our star's visible surface and what propels the solar wind.

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Star parties at non-profit organizations (free - optional donations accepted)

Typical Star party program during Eastern Daylight Saving Time (add 30 to 90 minutes to start time during Eastern Standard Time - complete darkness needed for observations) :

6:30 to 7:00 PM Program and telescope set-up

7:00 to 7:45 PM Astronomy Presentation (need screen, small table for laptop and LCD projector, and power)

7:45 PM Observations (telescope, binoculars and naked eye)

Special appointments at Merrimac College and/or Salem State College

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Date	Title	Venue	City	State	Type
09/04/2010 19.30 h - 22.30 h	Salisbury State Park Star Party	Salisbury Beach State Park	Salisbury	MA	NSAAC Sponsored Event
09/17/2010 21.00 h - 23.00 h	Essex Heritage Trust Star Party	Veasey Memorial Park	Groveland	MA	NSAAC Sponsored Event
09/18/2010 21.00 h - 23.00 h	Essex Heritage Trust Star Party	Veasey Memorial Park	Groveland	MA	NSAAC Sponsored Event
09/21/2010 19.00 h - 21.00 h	September Astrophotography Class 2010	Veasey Memorial Park	Groveland	MA	NSAAC Sponsored Event
09/24/2010 21.00 h - 23.00 h	Essex Heritage Trust Star Party	Veasey Memorial Park	Groveland	MA	NSAAC Sponsored Event
09/25/2010 21.00 h - 23.00 h	Essex Heritage Trust Star Party	Veasey Memorial Park	Groveland	MA	NSAAC Sponsored Event
10/02/2010 18.30 h - 21.30 h	Cashman Elementary School Star Party	Charles C Cashman Elementary School Amesbury, MA	Amesbury	MA	NSAAC Sponsored Event
10/16/2010 18.30 h - 22.00 h	Proctor Elementary School Star Party	Proctor Elementary School Topsfield	Topsfiled	MA	NSAAC Sponsored Event
10/16/2010 19.00 h - 21.00 h	Fall IRWS Program	Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary	Topsfield	MA	NSAAC Sponsored Event