Eventhough we are in Solar minimum, our observers observe the Sun on a daily basis. Here a composite of images by Frank Melillo of some promineneces around the Western limb of the Sun and a filament in the South. Congratulations Frank!
Visit the ALPO Solar Gallery for more images
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Did you know that the new Mars apparition has already started? Here Clyde Foster’s image from January 23 2020 from Centurion in South Africa. Congratulations Clyde! Visit the ALPO Mars Gallery for more images
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Please visit the ALPO Mercury section and follow the “Mercury Observations and Alerts” link.
Please see this table for transit times and circumstances at your location
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Please visit the ALPO Transit Section for more details
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Image by Theo Ramakers, Social Circle, GA. The image shows an eruptive prominence which left the sun on 2011-12-29 around 16:00 UT. The animation shows its progression from 15:56 till 16:23 UT.
Saturn Section Images and Observations
The Saturn Section has been updated with images and observations for 2011 Please Visit the Saturn Section and here’s a direct link to 2011 images and observations.
ALPO Staff Update
The ALPO Staff page has been updated. Please see the “Association Staff” link on the ALPO website.
The 2011-2012 apparition of Mars has started! Please see the Mars section for the latest images.
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