Winter’s stillness is a counterpoint to the hustle and bustle of the rest of the year and gives us a chance to slow down. The chilly season offers us a great opportunity to press “pause” and enjoy some electronic free…
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Astronomy for Families
By Greg Woolever, Ashton Observatory Director| Des Moines Astronomical Society | www.dmastronomy.com Health concerns about COVID-19 have caused our Ashton Observatory north of Des Moines to be closed. We will resume normal public events once the pandemic is over. But…
Read MoreStargazing in Central Iowa: Best Views, Observatories, Astronomy Club
If you have a budding astronomist on your hands, you’re in luck: Des Moines is home to a myriad of scenic outdoor stargazing locations, as well as a couple of public observatories and an astronomy club for the truly dedicated. With the proper…
Read MoreCelebrating “The Great American Eclipse” in Des Moines
On August 21, 2017 we will get to experience a truly once-in-a-lifetime event. We are in the path of a solar eclipse, a dazzling celestial event when the shadow of the moon falls on the surface of the earth and…
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