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StarDate Sustina - September 25, 2022, by Kathleen Fleming

In this week’s StarDate Susitna, producer Kathleen Fleming informs listeners about the New Moon, the opposition of Jupiter, and observing Jupiter’s 4 Galilean Moons. Below is a picture of Galileo’s

StarDate Sustina - September 25, 2022, by Kathleen Fleming

In this week’s StarDate Susitna, producer Kathleen Fleming informs listeners about the New Moon, the opposition of Jupiter, and observing Jupiter’s 4 Galilean Moons. Below is a picture of Galileo’s notes when, in 1610, he saw that Jupiter has moons! When you look for the 4 big moons in a line to the right and left of the planet, you can find out which is which by using this interactive tool from SkyandTelescope.org. https://skyandtelescope.org/observing/jupiters-moons-javascript-utility/. The link to the “interactive Jupiter’s Moons tool” is about half way down the page.

Kathleen’s digital clock shows a light circle for the dark New Moon (and will show a black shape to illustrate the bright portion of the moon. crazy!)
Galileo’s notes when, in 1610, he saw that Jupiter has moons

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Su Valley Voice for August 20, 2026: River Erosion

This week on Su Valley Voice, the topic was erosion issues near Talkeetna. Host Phillip Manning was joined by guests from the Mat-Su Borough and Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to discuss the current situation and plans.

By Phillip Manning
Live KTNA 88.9 FM