For thousands of years, all we could do was measure the brightness of a star, its position in the sky, and maybe note its color.
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Which Deep Sky Objects are Good to View Right Now?
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 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 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 moreFinally Found The Little Dipper
I was able to see The Little Dipper from my backyard.
Read moreMy Vexations in Finding The Little Dipper
My early attempts to find The Little Dipper/Ursa Minor.
Read moreWhen Jupiter asked, “Do I look fat to you?”
Jupiter holds a substantial presence in the sky in several ways.
Read moreDegrees of the Moon and Venus
My observations of the night sky.
Read moreMorning Jupiter and Spica
A morning astronomical log entry.
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