We are in the middle of Winter and looking towards Spring. Are there any deep sky objects you enjoy viewing at this time of year?
Read moreMonth: February 2017
How to (and not to) Get Kids Interested in Astronomy
I feel these are sound recommendations based on research, experimenting, and common sense, for finding children’s telescopes.
Read moreThe Dog, The Hunter, and The Bull
…Canis Major chasing after Orion while he attacks Taurus. A fantastic sight on these Winter evenings, better than anything on TV tonight.
Read moreThe Thinning and Brightening of Venus
I took one last look at bright Venus in 2017.
Read moreAbout Last Week’s Lunar Eclipse…
I kind of did and I kind of did not forget to write about the lunar eclipse event from last week. It was, from my location, a non-event.
Read moreLighting Up the Bull
A log of finding the constellation Taurus.
Read moreWhen I Decided to Build a Telescope
I chronicle my thought process on how I chose to build a Dobsonian telescope.
Read moreFinally Found The Little Dipper
I was able to see The Little Dipper from my backyard.
Read moreCloudy Moon
An image of the Moon that is over-exposed.
Read moreMighty Orion and Surrounding Stars
On a cold night, I could only take a quick photo of the constellation Orion and surrounding stars.
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