Astronomy
How to find Saturn in the Sky this Weekend
If you want to find the planet Saturn in the sky this weekend, but aren't sure where to look, this…
Halos Gone MAD
[/caption] One of the successes of the ΛCDM model of the universe is the ability for models to create structures…
Awe-Inspiring View of the Milky Way
[/caption] The Chilean Atacama Desert boasts some of the darkest skies on Earth – which is why it is home…
New Hit Single: “Pluto the Previous Planet”
I see the folks attending the third .astronomy (dotastronomy) conference this year have been busy -- hacking away and creating…
Clyde Tombaugh’s Ten Special Commandments for Planet Hunters
[/caption] Back in 1989, amateur astronomer Toney Burkhart found out that Clyde Tombaugh was going to be giving a talk…
Now is the Time for Observing Saturn in the Night Sky
[/caption] April is Global Astronomy Month, and as a highlight, the “Lord of the Rings” is back prominently in the…
Kickstarting the Joy of Astronomy
[/caption] You’re probably familiar with Sidewalk Astronomy – where amateur astronomers set up telescopes on street corners or other public…
Finding the Failed Supernovae
[/caption] When high mass stars end their lives, they explode in monumental supernovae. But, when the most massive of these…
Profile of a Lonely Galaxy
[/caption] The vast majority of galaxies exist in clusters. These clusters are joined on larger scales by filaments and sheets…
Fancy doing a Messier Marathon this Weekend?
[/caption] If you are new to astronomy, you may ask "what is a Messier Marathon and how do I do…