December 2005

December 3: Monthly Meeting

History of Women Astronomers at Harvard

Barbara Welther

Some Bright Winter Double Stars

: By Glenn Chaple
The winter night sky, dominated by mighty Orion, is rich with deep-sky splendors. If you can brave the cold, you’ll be rewarded by some of the finest double and triple stars the night sky has to offer.

Geminid Meteor Shower

: By Dave Huestis
The Geminids have a peak rate of 60-75 meteors per hour. Despite the interfering moonlight on December 13-14, you should have an opportunity to observe a handful of the brighter meteors streaking across the sky.

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