Many astronomers wake up and run check the skies the minute their feet hit the floor. Will it be cloudy or clear tonight? Is rain on the way? Will it be a great night for observing?
Use these weather links to help plan your observation sessions.
Clear Dark Skies - Texas A&M
Teaching Observatory
Clear Dark Skies - Regina Caelorum Observatory
Time and Date - Weather in
Bryan - College Station, TX
Time and Date - Bryan - College
Station 14 Day Extended Forecast
Intellicast - Interactive Weather Map
KBTX TV Weather - Local weather
Check the weather forecast for
✓ rain
✓ cloudy conditions
✓ seeing conditions
✓ transparency conditions
✓ temperature
Did you check the weather forecast in preparation for a night of astronomy activities, only to find that conditions will not be suitable. Astronomy activities are not just for the hours when the landscape falls into darkness, and you might consider looking at daytime conditions. Dr. Randy Light used solar filters to observe the sun and make this stunning image of sunspot plages.
Photo by Randy Light, M.D. - Sunspot Plages
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contact@brazosvalleyastronomyclub.org
Coordinator - Randy Light, M.D.
PROGRAM REQUEST EMAIL:
outreach@brazosvalleyastronomyclub.org
Coordinator - Tom Campbell
GOOGLE DISCUSSION GROUP:
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Coordinator - Randy Light, M.D.
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The Brazos Valley Astronomy Club is a non-profit group located in Bryan-College Station, Texas.
Our goal is to promote astronomy and related science as a hobby for people of all ages.