Under the Western Sky

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Date: Thu, 2 Oct 1997 12:50:35 -0400 (EDT)

Under the Western Sky... Stars and Lore of the Great American West

http://www.rtd1.com/westernsky/index.html


Under the Western Sky is free monthly webzine of astronomy, folklore,
skylore, and history for the the Western U.S.  including the Mountain and
Desert States, the Great Plains, Texas, California, and the Pacific
Northwest.

Recent Contents:
                            
Check the Sky Journal section for current celestial happenings.  Sky
 Journal features both an on-line version and a printable, calendar-type
 version. 

                            
Sky Lights this month features the bright and solitary star Fomalhaut,
 which is easily visible on clear October evenings. 

                            
Calendar is a fully hyperlinked listing of birthdays, anniversaries, and
 events pertaining to science, the West, and modern culture. 

                            
October's Native Lore features a creation tale from the Skidi Pawnee of
 Kansas and Nebraska. 

                            
Follow West Links for information on the Western states, Sky Links for
 astronomy sites (including amateur clubs throughout the Western region),
 and Events for local star parties and other happenings in your area. 

                            
All images have been thumbnailed to reduce downloading time and all are
well worth viewing in their entirety. 

Contact:

Richard T. De Van, editor
Email: rdevan@rtd1.com