Print Edition 4-25-2013
Representatives of the National Drought Mitigation Center, National Integrated Drought Information System, New Mexico State University, and state and federal agencies will discuss the Spring/Summer 2013 drought and wildfire outlooks for New Mexico, with an emphasis on livestock production during [more]
Monette Ford in Socorro was honored April 24 by Ford Motor Company for achieving 50 years as a family-owned franchise. In a letter congratulating Chuck Monette, John Felice, General Manager of Ford Lincoln Sales, said “you are among a [more]
"Ready When the Time Comes" emergency planning
With fire season upon us Magdalena village Trustee Diane Allen is heading a group of volunteers whose goal is to provide shelter and information to area residents in times of emergency or evacuation situation.
“The program, an offspring of the American [more]
Free pet vaccination clinic sponsored by city and local veterinarians
For two Saturdays this spring the City of Socorro has joined forces with the Ark of Socorro and Socorro Animal Haven veterinarians to host vaccination clinics. The City of Socorro will be funding no-cost city dog and cat license tags [more]
Posts Tagged ‘Jon Spargo’
February Skies
By Jon Spargo
New Mexico Tech Astronomy Club
Venus and Jupiter will continue to dominate the early evening sky in the west. Venus continues its climb into the western sky while Jupiter progressively sets a little earlier each evening. At magnitude -4.3, Venus will dazzle us, being almost twice as bright as magnitude -2.2 Jupiter.
December Skies
by Jon Spargo
New Mexico Tech Astronomy Club
Venus continues its climb into the early evening sky. At magnitude -3.9 it will be easy to spot on the western horizon as it rises higher into the evening sky with each passing week. As we head into 2012 Venus will continue rising as it heads for a spectacular apparition in the spring.
November Skies
by Jon Spargo, New Mexico Tech Astronomy Club
Venus begins its ascent into the evening sky reaching an elevation above the horizon of 14 degrees by the end of the month. Shining at magnitude -3.8 it will still be hard to locate in the first few minutes after sunset. However, for those with good binoculars or a small telescope, there is a special treat awaiting you on the 11th. Looking to the southwest about 30 minutes after sunset, Venus, Mercury and the bright star Antares will be stacked in a nearly vertical line with Venus on top.
September Skies
By Jon Spargo
New Mexico Tech Astronomy Club
Saturn hangs very low in the west at twilight sinking ever closer to the horizon and becoming invisible to the naked eye by the middle of the month. Venus continues to be lost in the glare of the sun and will not become visible to us in the evening sky until October.
