
ST. PETERSBURG ASTRONOMY CLUB ★ SINCE 1927 ★
St. Petersburg
Astronomy Club
Tampa Bay's Home for Family Astronomy
Exploring the cosmos since 1927
Astronomy Picture of the Day
The Path of Artemis II
April 6, 2026
Why doesn't Artemis II land on the Moon? The main reason is that Artemis II is primarily a test mission designed to make a future Artemis missions -- which will land humans on the Moon -- better prepared. Similarly, NASA's Apollo 8 and Apollo 10 went right near the Moon as tests before Apollo 11 --…
Ready to Explore the Universe?
Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or just starting out, there's a place for you at SPAC. Join our community of stargazers today.
Become a Member