What we’re about
Everyday Spacer Boston is a Meetup for anyone with even a mild interest in space exploration, astronomy and similar topics.
You should join if you would like to go to a star party and look through a variety of telescopes and see objects in the night sky. Or maybe you like hearing lectures about interesting, updated topics from notable engineers and scientists.
Not your thing?
How about some hands-on/'maker' type events?
We'll list local events in each of these areas and more (see our topics list below).
If you decide to join, you can expect us to list as many events as we learn about in Boston and beyond. We'd love your help of course. And, if you become a member, you'll be expected to actually participate in something we list!
This is important.
It's not a 'meetup' if you never attend an event.
Please be sure to R.S.V.P. 'YES' if you intend to go. A 'NO' or no answer will be considered the same. If you happen to show up at an event with limited resources in spite of that, you may be turned away and we'll all be sad about that!
Mainly, we want to show you ways you can personally and directly participate in this exciting area and have FUN doing it!
If you ever need anything from us, do call or write. We'll include contact information anytime you join and we send you the traditional 'welcome' message - usually within a day or two.
Thank you and enjoy the events we already found and listed for you.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Sunspot DetectivesLink visible for attendees
Since the early 1600s, keen observers armed with telescopes have turned their gaze to the Sun, sketching its dynamic surface on paper. These sketches revealed sunspots, which are regions with concentrated magnetic fields. The ebb and flow of sunspots, creates the approximately 11-year solar cycle, which is crucial for understanding the Sun's magnetic behavior. This magnetic activity influences Earth's system and can trigger phenomena like flares and solar energetic particles, posing a threat to electronic devices. Historical solar drawings dating back to the 1600s serve as our direct link to the Sun's magnetic past, offering valuable insights.
To harness the wealth of information embedded in these historical records, one key parameter is the count of sunspots. This count contributes to the creation of the international sunspot number series, a vital tool in solar research. Our collaborative effort between the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research in Göttingen, Germany, and the National Institute for Astrophysics Observatory of Rome in Italy, focuses on extracting data from 19th-century solar drawings from the Collegio Romano observatory in Rome.
This project invites you to become a sunspot detective, contributing to what stands as the longest-running experiment in astrophysics. By participating, you play a pivotal role in advancing our comprehension of the Sun's intricate magnetic past and its enduring impact on Earth. Join us in unraveling the Sun's secrets, as we embark on this fascinating journey through time and space.
"Sunspots might seem as imperfections on the solar surface, but they are fascinating and constantly changing structures hosting a lot of energy and exciting physical processes." ~Zooniverse
About Sunspot DetectivesCatch us LIVE Friday, April 19th at 9pm Pacific time, or in a #replay, on the Everyday Spacer Facebook page or the Everyday Spacer YouTube channel...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHJHs6DVz5cEach week that we don't have a guest, we'll chat about something interesting that YOU can do involving space exploration, science, astronomy, like that.
Stop on by and ask questions or let us know if you have done anything like this. We want to hear from you!
We broadcasting live on Friday nights from Facebook and YouTube at...
9pm Pacific time
10pm Mountain time
11pm Central time
12midnight Eastern timeIn North America
Just look for Everyday Spacer on either platform on Friday nights, or catch the replay later, at your convenience.
If You or Someone You Know Has Done Something Interesting With...
- Space Exploration
- Science
- Astronomy
...like that, we'd love to share our live! Just pick a date and let us know what you'd like to talk about and, if it's on topic, we'll make you a guest on our show!
Message me here or send an email to: Pam at Everyday Spacer dot com if you have any questions or you would like to be a guest on our show!
