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NJAA OBSERVATORY

"The purpose of the NJAA shall be to promote and encourage popular interest in the science of astronomy by holding membership meetings, conducting public forums, engaging speakers on astronomy and related subjects, holding exhibits of a scientific nature, instructing and training members and interested public in popular and technical astronomy, developing and encouraging the abilities of its members to engage in research, including scientific expeditions, and to lecture and write upon astronomical subjects,
and by associating with other organizations."

 

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Lunar Impact : Abandoned Upper Stage SpaceX Falcon 9

August 5th,  2:34am

Location: Near Einstein Crater on the western lunar limb
(near side)


Speed: About 5,400 mph (8,700 km/h)

Object Size: 45 feet (13.8 meters) long, weighing about 8,800 pounds (4,000 kg)Origin: 

Leftover upper stage from a January 15, 2025 launch that carried two lunar landers


 

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Click HERE for more detailed weather information.
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Click HERE to access the NJAA  REAL TIME LIVE Lightning Alert website.
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NJAA 2026 - Reach For The Stars

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