Saturday, October 5, 2013

The Morning Star Sky

Because it was so clear this morning when I stepped outside at 5:30 I saw an incredible number of stars.  So many stars that I wanted to identify some of them.  I first checked the weather page because I thought I had seen that kind of information there.  Nope.  On to googling and this was the most promising site but no luck there either as this was the page that appeared...

Notice: Temporary Shutdown of the Night Sky Network
Notice: Temporary Shutdown of the Night Sky Network
We at the Night Sky Network regretfully has to pass the news that due to the lapse in federal government funding, this website is not being updated. We also cannot respond to comments/questions. We sincerely regret this inconvenience.

We look forward to resuming our activities once  federal funding resumes.

Your club's Calendars and resources will continue to work, as well as all resrouces and activities.

Thank you, and we apologives for the inconvenience.

The Night Sky Network Team


My first first-hand experience with the government shutdown.  (I think they were heading out the door as they typed this message.)
 

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