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Comet Panstarrs was first observed from Hawaii in June 2011. Image: ScienceAtNASA
Dust off the binoculars: Comet Panstarrs cometh
Canton, NY, Feb 26, 2013 — The days are lengthening, but there's still plenty to see in the night sky. St. Lawrence University astronomer Aileen O'Donoghue joins Todd Moe to talk about the Snow Moon, the meteor that landed in Russia and Comet Panstarrs on the horizon. Go to full article
A summer sky of stars
Canton, NY, Jun 14, 2011 — Next Tuesday's solstice is usually taken as the beginning of summer in our region. The days are at their longest, but the short nights still remain awash with bright stars and planets. Todd Moe talks with St. Lawrence University astronomer Aileen O'Donoghue about the Summer Solstice, Saturn and the early summer night sky. Go to full article
A Perseid meteor streaks across Springfield, Vermont's early morning sky. (photo: Sky and Telescope)
The night sky during the "Dog Days of Summer"
Canton, NY, Aug 17, 2010 — On clear nights, there's always something to see when you look up. St. Lawrence University astronomer Aileen O'Donoghue joins Todd Moe in the studio to talk about what's up in the night sky during the Dog Days of Summer. Venus is a bright evening star, while Jupiter is the brightest star-like point in the morning sky. Go to full article
The night sky and what about 2012?
Canton, NY, Mar 09, 2010 — St. Lawrence University astronomer Aileen O'Donoghue talks with Martha Foley about the sky above us, and what 2012 may really bring. Go to full article
What's up in the February night sky
Canton, NY, Feb 02, 2010 — If you can brave cold, crisp weather, there are plenty of treasures for stargazers in the February night sky -- Mars, Jupiter and the constellation Orion. Todd Moe talks with St. Lawrence University astronomer Aileen O'Donoghue about what's up in the night sky these days. Go to full article
Happy full blue moon!
Canton, NY, Dec 31, 2009 — Above the clouds, a blue moon will shine tonight to usher in the new year for the first time in 20 years. A blue moon is when there are two full moons in a month. Todd Moe talks with St. Lawrence University astronomer Aileen O'Donoghue about a rarer blue moon on New Year's Eve. Go to full article
A look up at the night sky
Sep 02, 2008 — Look up tonight and you'll likely see a sky full of stars and a waxing new moon. Martha Foley talks with astronomer Aileen O'Donoghue to get us oriented to the late summer sky. Go to full article
A heads-up on the night sky
Nov 20, 2007 — Martha Foley talks with St. Lawrence University physics professor and astronomer Aileen O'Donoghue about star gazing in late fall and early winter - Mars in the evening sky and Venus before dawn. Go to full article
Autumn sky: less daylight, more planets visible
Oct 16, 2007 — St. Lawrence University astronomer Aileen O'Donoghue and Martha Foley talk about the autumn sky - from Venus in the morning to the waning crescent moon. Go to full article
December?s night sky and the solstice
Dec 19, 2006 — Martha Foley talks with St. Lawrence University astronomer Aileen O'Donoghue about the winter sky and solstice. Go to full article


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