@MicroObs

Five robotic telescopes in North and South America, teaming up to bring you the best the sky has to offer!

 Massachusetts, Arizona & Chile
microobservatory.org
Joined June 2011
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It's the last week for the Summer 2024 NASA's #AstrophotoChallenge. Don't miss your chance to participate! Join the Challenge here: mo-www.cfa.harvard.edu/OWN/a…
Text at the top of this graphic reads: NASA’s Astrophoto Challenge. At the bottom, text reads: Cassiopeia A – Last Week! At the center is an image of Cassiopeia A, a large circular-shaped cloud of gas and dust with complex structure. It appears in a mix of blues, light purples, white, and orange hues. Around and within the nebula, there are various stars seen as points of orange light.

ALT Text at the top of this graphic reads: NASA’s Astrophoto Challenge. At the bottom, text reads: Cassiopeia A – Last Week! At the center is an image of Cassiopeia A, a large circular-shaped cloud of gas and dust with complex structure. It appears in a mix of blues, light purples, white, and orange hues. Around and within the nebula, there are various stars seen as points of orange light.

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Registration for International #ObserveTheMoon Night is open! How will you be observing? We think taking your very own images with MicroObservatory is a great way to participate no matter where you are!
ARCHIVED - NASA Moon@NASAMoon20 Jun 2024
We're commemorating 15 years since the launch of NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter this week! Celebrate by registering for International #ObserveTheMoon Night & join lunar observers around the world in learning about the Moon on Sept. 14. Explore more: go.nasa.gov/3Bydwo5
A stylized graphic of a portion of Earth is shown with major land masses appearing gold-brown and blue-green. The text "Join Us! Register September 14, 2024" appears at center-right. The Observe the Moon logo is shown inside a location pin icon at upper left.

ALT A stylized graphic of a portion of Earth is shown with major land masses appearing gold-brown and blue-green. The text "Join Us! Register September 14, 2024" appears at center-right. The Observe the Moon logo is shown inside a location pin icon at upper left.

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The summer 2024 NASA's #AstrophotoChallenge is here! This summer's target: Cassiopeia A Submit your images from MicroObservatory or from large ground- and space-based telescope data, and your work may get feedback from scientists! Join the challenge: mo-www.cfa.harvard.edu/OWN/a…
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Ready for the April 8th Eclipse? See what it will look like from any location & what percent of the Sun will be eclipsed where you live. Explore historical cloud cover data across the US over the last 20 yrs. Share your observing plan in the comments! projects.cosmicds.cfa.harvar…

Cosmic Data Stories: 2024 Solar Eclipse

Watch the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse from anywhere in this interactive map/sky view. Explore data to see your chances of having clear skies on eclipse day!

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Cecilia Payne once said, “There is no joy more intense than that of coming upon a fact that cannot be understood in terms of currently accepted ideas.” Learn more about how the unique access to MicroObservatory inspires YouthAstroNet Participants: youtu.be/1MydptnTom0
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Meet Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin! Her discovery of the true cosmic abundance of the elements profoundly changed what we know about the universe. Students and teachers can use the MicroObservatory telescopes here: mo-www.cfa.harvard.edu/OWN/i… #WomensHistoryMonth
A group of women working to process astronomical data at Harvard College Observatory in May 1925, including Annie Jump Cannon (fifth from left) and Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin (fifth from right). (Courtesy: Harvard University Archives)

ALT A group of women working to process astronomical data at Harvard College Observatory in May 1925, including Annie Jump Cannon (fifth from left) and Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin (fifth from right). (Courtesy: Harvard University Archives)

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Ed's photo of the Sun today was truly stunning! A closer look reveals the intricate details of sunspots. Even as Cambridge cools down, our Sun is becoming more active.
 To learn more about #MicroObservatory, visit: mo-www.cfa.harvard.edu/OWN/
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#ICYMI The Summer 2023 NASA's #AstrophotoChallenge Standout Entries are posted! Check out the incredible Spectrum of images (pun intended), and get excited to participate in the Winter 2024 season coming soon! mo-www.cfa.harvard.edu/OWN/a…
An array of Phantom Galaxy images, each uniquely processed.

ALT An array of Phantom Galaxy images, each uniquely processed.

An array of Phantom Galaxy images, each uniquely processed.

ALT An array of Phantom Galaxy images, each uniquely processed.

An array of Phantom Galaxy images, each uniquely processed.

ALT An array of Phantom Galaxy images, each uniquely processed.

An array of Phantom Galaxy images, each uniquely processed.

ALT An array of Phantom Galaxy images, each uniquely processed.

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Want to get ready for next week's annular eclipse? Check out this Cosmic Data Story that will show you what you can expect to see where you are! Then on October 14th be sure to check in with us as we take pictures from our scopes!
Cosmic Data Stories@CosmicDataStory6 Oct 2023
Ready for the "Ring of Fire"🔥 annular eclipse on Oct 14th? See how it will appear for you (or anyone else)? Check out out latest @WWTelescope interactive here: cosmicds.github.io/minids/an…

Annular Eclipse 2023

See the October 14, 2023 solar eclipse from multiple points of view.

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Did you know you can come see us, the Harvard Plate Stacks, and the Solar Dynamics Observatory Control Room at Cambridge Explores the Universe this Saturday, September 30th!?! Don't miss your opportunity for these special behind-the-scenes views of the CfA! @_GlassStars_
Center For Astrophysics Science Education@CfASciEd25 Sep 2023
Come visit us, and the @CenterForAstro, this Saturday Sept. 30 for Cambridge Explores the Universe! Explore the wonder of the universe at this out-of-this-world astronomy extravaganza. Meet researchers, scientists, & staff, and even tour our telescopes! eventbrite.com/e/cambridge-e…

Cambridge Explores the Universe

Join us in our search for answers to the greatest unresolved questions about the nature of the universe at this family-friendly event!

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It's here! The Summer 2023 Season of NASA's #AstrophotoChallenge is live! Featuring the Phantom Galaxy! Process and submit your images from MicroObservatory ground-based data or NASA & ESA space-based data, and your work may get feedback from scientists! mo-www.cfa.harvard.edu/OWN/a…
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This past winter hundreds of people participated in the Winter 2023 NASA's #AstrophotoChallenge. Check out the highlighted entries here: mo-www.cfa.harvard.edu/OWN/a… And get excited to participate in the upcoming Summer 2023 season, featuring the Phantom Galaxy, starting May 15!
Series of images featuring the Eagle Nebula and Pillars of Creation

ALT Series of images featuring the Eagle Nebula and Pillars of Creation

Series of images featuring the Eagle Nebula and Pillars of Creation

ALT Series of images featuring the Eagle Nebula and Pillars of Creation

Series of images featuring the Eagle Nebula and Pillars of Creation

ALT Series of images featuring the Eagle Nebula and Pillars of Creation

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