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Finding a Universal ‘Law of Life’

December 9, 2019 SMEEC Webmaster

By Tedy Rushton The current definition of “life” is a being that replicates itself, and has an energy flow based…

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That bright star just might be a planet! How can you tell?

December 4, 2019 SMEEC Webmaster

By Will Kalif Everyone is familiar with the song, “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” It is a rhyming song that has…

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Let’s Name a Moon!

November 18, 2019 SMEEC Webmaster

By Lisa Herrmann Let’s name a moon of Saturn! I’m hoping that our South Mountain community of astronomy lovers will…

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Haboob! – Lightning and Rain and Dust, Oh My!

October 10, 2019 SMEEC Webmaster

By: Christopher Trimble As a resident of North Scottsdale and lifetime resident of Arizona, I thought I knew all the…

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Why the Master Naturalist Program is Amazing

October 2, 2019 SMEEC Webmaster

By Hillary Clemens Hi!  I’m Hillary.  Prior to my move to Arizona nearly a decade ago, I had an amazing…

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Reflecting on ‘First Light’

September 10, 2019 SMEEC Webmaster

By Tedy Rushton In 2018, the ‘First Light’ dedication ceremony was held at the South Mountain Environmental Education Center, an…

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Eat Like a Martian

SMEEC Webmaster

By Tedy Rushton ‘Eat Like a Martian’ may sound like a sneaky way to get kids to clean up their…

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Dr. Christopher Groppi: Astrophysics with Scientific Balloons in Antarctica

August 13, 2019 SMEEC Webmaster

By Alex Nachman South Mountain Astronomy Club had an amazing guest speaker from Arizona State University for the month of…

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A Review of the Grand Canyon Star Party

July 15, 2019 SMEEC Webmaster

By Will Kalif  When I travel somewhere, I usually say something like, “I stayed there one week.” Or, “I stayed…

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The Moons of Jupiter

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By Glen Sharp, Astronomy Club Member Lisa sent out a request if anyone was available to help set up ODSI…

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