Astro events and happenings

[matt]

Guys.

I need a few links to a few websites which give comprehensive lists of what's heppening in the sky from night to night, from month to month.

Things like conjunctions, which constellations are best positioned for that particular time etc etc

I've been given a really exciting opportunity to be involved with an astro segment on TV...but my field of expertise is more in planetary imaging than visual.

I need something which helps me plan ahead (recording schedules) for things to recommend people to look for in the sky.

Many thanks

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

There is a link in my site that gives comprehensive monthly viewing.

Here is the link: http://australian-astronomy.bravehos...thismonth.html

[matt]

Cheers, Ken.

But do you have anything for June?

Our shooting sessions are done a few weeks in advance of screening.

So my next session (recording next week) will go to air the first 2 weeks of June.

Thanks, mate

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Nope, sorry Matt, I surf the net like everyone else for the upcoming month.

[matt]

It's cool,, Ken.

Just thought I'd ask the question.

I suspect I'll be doing the same thing - surfing the net, and using all the usual tools of research: planisphere, planetarium software, astro mags, books, charts etc etc

[Ric]

Sounds Great Matt, the "Heavens Above" website might be helpful. If I see anything else that might help I'll pass it on to you.
What time /channel is the show on.

Cheers

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

There is a program called Occult V.3 that will give you things like predictions for luna occultations, ephemerids for mutual events, eclipses etc. That might help out. Then you could always use Jupiter 2.0 for GRS transits. You also have Heavens-above for iridium flares (tend to be very localized) and ISS and Hubble transits. And of course you then have the good ol' Astronomy 2007.

You may not find them all in one place, but they are out there.

[venus (Lydia)]

http://www.quasarastronomy.com.au/
I find this book invaluable it's a must-have for amateur astronomers.
It has all the years astro-viewing forecast listed (unless theres are some new discoveries) and there is a new chapter for each month it's great!

[White Rabbit]

I have starry night pro plus 6, it has an events tab that you can open and it will tell you all the up and coming events in your area. Plus, it's a pretty neat planetarium software, well worth the money. You can even make quick time movies of the events with this software but I think if you were going broadcast these you would need permission.

Check it out
http://www.starrynight.com/

[matt]

Yep.

Have SN Enthusiast V5.7.1 on the pooter.

[ving (David)]

doesn that er... astronomy 2007 book have this sort of stuff?

[matt]

Yes, Ving.

See post number 8 in this thread

[ving (David)]

so you dont have this book then?

[RB (Andrew)]

If you don't have it, I'd highly recommend it !

[matt]

Nope. Haven't needed it up to now, although I did buy the 2006 edition.

But now that I need something like it, I will be racing out to buy it

[RB (Andrew)]

I use it all the time and even bookmark major events throughout the year so I don't miss them.
Well worth every cent !

[ving (David)]

yup, leave work right now and go and buy it. it will save you asking more questions

[matt]

But I like asking questions, ving.

And IIS peeps are such nice peeps in that they like answering questions.

Most of 'em, anyway

[ving (David)]

oh maty, matty, matty... what are we gunna do with ya!

[matt]

Vingy.... vingy .... vingy...

Nothing.

Other than have a laff