Phoenix Astronomical Society

2026-03 PAStimes March 2026.pdf

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50 Years Ago

Thru last weekend, Comet West was easily visible in the east, rising about an hour before the Sun. To the naked eye, its tail extended several degrees; in binoculars, possibly 10 degrees or more depending upon sky brightness.

Richard and Helen Lines report success in photographing the Comet with their 16" reflector at Mayer, Arizona. S.I. Gail reports he has taken a series of photographs with guided camera and telephoto lenses in Phoenix; one photo was printed by the Paradise Valley Press, a local newspaper.

Sky-Lines (PAStimes), Mar 1976

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About PAS

The Phoenix Astronomical Society is a 501(c)(3) registered Public Charity. Donations and gifts are tax deductible.

Our members are amateur and professional astronomers, teachers, learners, oldsters, and youngsters. Founded in 1948, we are interested in telescopes, binoculars, astrophotography, planetaria, astronautics, sky lore, astrogeology, NASA, celestial navigation, and all astronomy-related topics.

We invite you to read our Newsletter(s), watch videos, register for an event or workshop, peruse member astrophotographs, arrange for a Star Tour, review our history, and join our society.

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