<p>So, in addtion to the what's going on in the sky, Terry and Tim take some time to discuss how you can find your local amateur astronomy club. For the first time, The 7th Magnitude "Bright Star Seat" is filled with the president of the Buffalo Astronomical Association, Mr. Mike Humphrey.</p>
<p>Mike gives his insight into what amateur clubs do, how anyone can be involved at any age, and even discusses how he got his start in astronomy. </p>

So, in addtion to the what's going on in the sky, Terry and Tim take some time to discuss how you can find your local amateur astronomy club. For the first time, The 7th Magnitude "Bright Star Seat" is filled with the president of the Buffalo Astronomical Association, Mr. Mike Humphrey. Mike gives his insight into what amateur clubs do, how anyone can be involved at any age, and even discusses how he got his start in astronomy.

Amateur Astronomy Clubs: Our First Guest

Looking up on a clear, dark night inspires a sense of amazement. The darker your sky, the more you begin to wonder, "What IS that?" But even basic questions like "Is the moon really visible in the daytime", or "Why do we get so much daylight in the summer?" may seem like they should be obvious. 

In astronomy, apparent magnitude is the rating scale for object brightness whether it be a planet, star, or galaxy. Did you know that the lower the number, the brighter the object? Your eyes can see through the 6th magnitude, but in the 7th, you need visual aid. The same can be true for knowledge.

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Looking up on a clear, dark night inspires a sense of amazement. The darker your sky, the more you begin to wonder, "What IS that?" But even basic questions like "Is the moon really visible in the daytime", or "Why do we get so much daylight in the summer?" may seem like they should be obvious. In astronomy, apparent magnitude is the rating scale for object brightness whether it be a planet, star, or galaxy. Did you know that the lower the number, the brighter the object? Your eyes can see through the 6th magnitude, but in the 7th, you need visual aid. The same can be true for knowledge.

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