Nightwise is a portal to the night sky and other personal interests. Please see my blog for current and recent events. Next up: Comet Festival! -Chuck Bueter
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Recent Blog Entries...
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May 18, 2013
Let's Look at the Sun
As a community, watch the active sun safely now and through the 2017 solar eclipse.
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April 17, 2013
Michiana Star Party 5
The 2013 Michiana Star Party gets underway May 10-12 under dark skies at Dr. T.K. Lawless County Park in Vandalia, MI.
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March 24, 2013
Comet Festival After Perihelion
2013 Comet Festival in South Bend, Indiana, celebrates Comet ISON after its closest approach to sun on Thanksgiving Day.
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March 14, 2013
Pan-STARRS at Weko Beach
Comet Pan-STARRS draws a crowd who witness the apparition through telescopes and cameras.
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March 13, 2013
Awaiting Comet Pan-STARRS
As comet emerges from sun with crescent moon, clouds intervene at sunset.
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March 6, 2013
View Comet Over Lake Michigan
Observe Comet Pan-STARRS on March 12 from Weko Beach in New Bridgman, MI, with Andrews University Astronomy Club.
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February 26, 2013
Comet Class
Make a dry ice comet with Comet Chef Chuck Bueter on Monday, March 18, at 7:00 p.m. at the Downtown Mishawaka Library.
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February 13, 2013
Mars Curiosity Comes Alive
Students simulate the functions of the Mars Curiosity rover with hands-on activities at the 2013 ScienceAlive! in South Bend.
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January 28, 2013
Make a Comet
As comets approach the sun and brighten, make a simulated comet to show their properties.
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January 6, 2013
Measuring Sky Darkness
The Globe at Night campaign invites individuals and students to quantify the darkness of the night sky in 2013.