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August Object of The Month, “Cygnus Wall region of NGC 7000”
This image was captured over two partly-cloudy nights in August, 2025 and submitted as an Object of the Month entry to the HAL Discord Group. Capture Details: 5h 23m SII
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NASA Baloon
NASA Baloon
Past HAL Public Meeting: August 21, 2025 – NASA Balloon Program Operations

Presenter: Andrew Hamilton Deputy Chief, NASA Balloon Program Office Andrew Hamilton Artifacts: Meeting PDF YouTube Video of Meeting The meeting took place on August 21, 2025 at 7 PM on

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Sky Watching 8/29/2025
Sky Watching 8/29/2025
Public Star Watch at Howard County Conservancy 8/29/2025
Public Star Watch at Howard County Conservancy
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Moon - David Stein
Moon - David Stein
Public Star Party (Alpha Ridge) 8/02/2025
Clear Skies!
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Astronomical League
The Sky At Night – August 2025

Upcoming Night Sky Maps & Events

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NGC 6888
NGC 6888 - CC by 4 Steve Pribut
Impromptu Star Party (Alpha Ridge) 7/21/2025

Eight HAL members enjoyed clear skies and pleasant weather at Alpha Ridge on the night of July 21-22. Wildfire smoke reduced transparency, but it wasn’t too bad. Mike imaged M101,

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Very Small Array
The Very Small Array (VSA): A New Era in Collaborative Astronomy
The Very Small Array (VSA) is a grassroots, community-driven astrophotography initiative that brings together amateur astronomers using smart telescopes.
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Retina - Cleveland Clinic
Past Meeting July 17, 2025 – Presentations: The Retina and Observing, Observing and Astronomical Drawing
We had two great speakers: • Chris Todd on the retina • Rich Orr on Astronomical Drawing
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August

29aug8:00 pm11:00 pmSkywatch At HC Conservancy August 29, 2025

September

11sep7:00 pm9:00 pmHAL General Meeting, September 2025Topic: TBD

13sep7:20 pm11:00 pmPublic Star PartyAlpha Ridge Park

20sep6:00 pm11:00 pmMembers-Only Star PartyAlpha Ridge Park

October

04oct6:45 pm11:00 pmPublic Star PartyAlpha Ridge Park

09oct7:00 pm9:00 pmHAL General Meeting, October 2025Topic: TBD

18oct6:00 pm11:00 pmMembers-Only Star PartyAlpha Ridge Park

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