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  1. Noted Astronomer Carl Sagan was born on this date in 1934. He would have been 75. #CarlSaganabout 6 hours ago from web
  2. On this date in 1631, Pierre Gassendi made the first observation of the transit of a planet (Mercury).6:27 AM Nov 7th from web
  3. Tomorrow is Carl Sagan Day: http://www.carlsaganday.com/ (despite it not being his birthday until the 9th of Nov.)6:18 PM Nov 6th from web
  4. Space Station (and more) viewing info from Heavens-Above.com (for Grand Rapids) - http://bit.ly/UIgBK2:25 PM Nov 6th from web
  5. Hey GR area Tweeps. Tonight the Space Station begins another series of evening passes through the end of the month.2:23 PM Nov 6th from web
  6. The Big Picture (via Boston.com) - Martian landscapes - http://bit.ly/bXqHO1:45 PM Nov 6th from web
  7. Rt @nasaspaceplace History's largest airplane the Spruce Goose, made its only flight in 1947. http://bit.ly/12aY4L6:02 AM Nov 2nd from web
  8. The November Full Moon will occur at 2.14pm EST on November 2nd. This is the "Full Hunter's Moon" or also the "Full Beaver Moon".8:18 PM Nov 1st from web
  9. The Big Picture (via Boston.com) - Launch of the Ares I-X - http://is.gd/4In1w10:36 AM Oct 30th from web
  10. 10 Reasons Your Child Will Love Astronomy - http://bit.ly/1jMVWk5:09 AM Oct 28th from web
  11. Have an iPhone? Then NASA has an app for you - http://www.nasa.gov/centers...6:45 AM Oct 27th from web
  12. The Big Picture (via Boston.com) - Saturn at Equinox: http://bit.ly/1kl1UH5:36 PM Oct 19th from web
  13. RT @NASA The next space shuttle (Atlantis on mission STS-129) now is targeted to launch at 2:28 pm EST on Nov. 16 from Kennedy Space Center.5:09 PM Oct 19th from web
  14. 32 New Exoplanets Found - http://bit.ly/gkjIb5:06 PM Oct 19th from web
  15. With today's New Moon (at 1.33am this morning) it means that this week the Moon will make appearances in the evening western sky.2:15 PM Oct 18th from web
  16. Last night the clouds parted to reveal a wonderful clear sky. Thanks to all who came to make our last public night of the year a success.6:20 AM Oct 11th from web
  17. Tonight's Public Night at the Veen Observatory is a "GO"! Hope to see you there!2:19 PM Oct 10th from web
  18. Weather for tomorrow's Public Night at the Veen Observatory isn't looking too good, but you never know. Stay tuned...10:04 AM Oct 9th from web
  19. Hope everyone is getting a chance to see the live views on NASA TV of the LCROSS mission. Just over 1/2 hour until impact. #LCROSS #impact3:58 AM Oct 9th from web
  20. Watch the LCROSS impact the Moon live on NASA TV. Coverage begins Friday at 6:15am on NASA TV: http://www.nasa.gov/ntv5:12 PM Oct 8th from web
  • Name GRAAA
  • Location Grand Rapids, Michigan USA
  • Web http://www.graaa.org
  • Bio Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association. Astronomy Education for the people of West Michigan for over 50 years.
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