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Lunar Occultations of Mars
This is a collection of images captured by Frosty Drew Astronomers of Lunar occultations of Mars. An occultation occurs when an object that is closer to Earth visibly overtakes an object that is further away. Since the Moon orbits Earth inclined 5.1ยบ to ... more
Comet A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS
This gallery will feature images captured of Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, which was visible to the unaided eye in October 2024. This was the brightest visible naked-eye comet in the Northern Hemisphere since Comet C/1995 O1 Hale-Bopp in 1997. Images... more
Aurora Borealis
The Aurora Borealis, also known commonly as The Northern Lights, are a phenomenon that occur around the Earth's north and south poles. Though occasionally a geomagnetic storm is strong enough to bring the Aurora closer to the mid latitudes. On May 10-1... more
Total Solar Eclipse 2024
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a stunning total solar eclipse occurred from Texas through Maine, bringing fantastic views to everyone along the path aside from Rochester, NY. The Frosty Drew Astronomy Team was set up along the path of totality across the na... more