Summer Solstice and the Venus-Jupiter Conjunction
On May 30, and again on June 20, a number of BPO members and guests gathered on Sundial Hill for star parties.
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July Saturday Planetarium Shows
Our weekly planetarium shows continue this month, but only on July 18, at 12:30 and 2:30! So many other activities on Bainbridge that we’re supporting – including the Grand Old Fourth on 7/4 and the Rotary Auction on 7/11!
The Future of Studying ExoVenuses Looks Bright
This article discusses the potential of studying Venus-like exoplanets, termed exoVenuses, to enhance our understanding of the solar system and the search for extraterrestrial life. It highlights a recent study presented at the 56th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, which emphasizes the challenges of characterizing these planets and the role of the planned Habitable Worlds Observatory in overcoming these challenges through direct imaging. The study aims to improve methods for identifying potentially habitable exoplanets, noting the importance of distinguishing between Venus and Earth analogs in the search for life.