by Dr. Marc D. Rayman Pasadena CA (JPL) Sep 03, 2010 Dawn's journey ever-deeper into the asteroid belt continues to go well, as the spacecraft carries out its familiar routine of thrusting gently with its ion propulsion system.
(Julian Kien, a longtime Redding resident, recently returned from a trip to Guantanamo, Cuba, with an apolitical, non-profit group whose visit was facilitated by the Department of Defense and the Department of State. Here is his account of the trip.)
The darker, clearer skies of September mean good viewing conditions for Pisces, Aquarius and other watery autumn constellations as they flow into the evening sky from the east. In addition, Jupiter, the sun and the moon all lay claim to special attention this year.