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Join resident astronomer Doug Horacek from the Von Braun Astronomical Society on July 18, 2014, as he guides you through the wonders of the North American Nebula in Cygnus (NGC 7000), Veil Nebula, and more using advanced telescopes. Witness the beauty of the Cat’s Eyes in Scorpius, Eagle Nebula, and Pillars of Creation. Keep your celestial awareness high with a themed poem at the end. Enjoy Mars and Saturn in the west and the heat of summer during this celestial journey.
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Stellar Challenges for July Doug Horacek Resident Astronomer Von Braun Astronomical Society 18 July 2014
North American Nebula in Cygnus NGC 7000
Western Part of the Veil NebulaNGC 6960In Cygnus the Swan4 inch Refractor and SBIG
Stars Shaula and Lesath Or Lambda and Upsilon ScorpiiThe Cat’s Eyes in Scorpius
Messier 16 The Eagle NebulaPillars of CreationFrom Video of the 21 inch
Celestial Awareness PoemFor July Cat’s Eyes in the South Mars and Saturn in the West Heat of Summer Day