David Dickinson
Our Guide to the December 26th Annular ‘Ring of Fire’ Eclipse
Ready for the final 'Ring of Fire' solar eclipse of 2019? The final eclipse of the year kicks off this…
Will Blanpain Perform? Comet Prospects for 2020
next bright comet? You’re not alone. Though we’ve had a steady string of decent binocular comets over the past few…
December Meteor Squalls: Prospects for the 2019 Geminids and Ursids
December means chillier climes for northern hemisphere residents, a time to huddle inside near the campfire, both real and cyber.…
Conjunction Alert: Jupiter Meets Venus at Dusk
Get ready: The queries are inbound. “Did you see those two bright things in the sky last night?” Says a…
November Meteors: Taurids, Leonids and a Surprise Monocerotids Outburst
For the northern hemisphere observers, November is fireball season. This month, keep an eye out for two sure-fire annual meteor…
Our Guide to the November 11th, 2019 Transit of Mercury Across the Sun
One of the finest spectacles in astronomy is to witness the passage of one object in front of another. This…
Did an Ancient Supernova Force Humans to Walk Upright?
A new study hints at a possible fascinating twist in human evolution. Did a chain of cosmic events triggered by…
Tracking Twilight: ‘Purple Sunset Effect’ Seen Worldwide
Has twilight looked at little… mauve to you as of late? The effect is subtle, but noticeable on a clear…
A 3D Printed Telescope: The Analog Sky Drifter
A unique 3d printed telescope named the Analog Sky Drifter may spark a revolution in amateur telescope making.
Our Guide to Tuesday Night’s Partial Lunar Eclipse
Happen to be in Europe, Africa, Asia or Australia on Tuesday night with clear skies? I July weather cooperates, you'll…