Observing
Red Sky In The Morning…
"Red sky in the morning... Sailors take warning!" How many of you have heard of that old phrase? Just look…
Seeing the Space Station is Something to Smile About
[/caption] I know I always smile when I see the International Space Station in the night sky, but here the…
‘Mystery-Missile’ – Likely an Airplane
[/caption] What took place in the skies above California’s coastline Monday, Nov. 8? That is still being hotly debated by…
Dances With Comets – C/2010 V1 Ikeya Murakami
For those of you working on your Comet Hunter's certificates - or for those who just love these travelers from…
New Supernova Lights Up Leo
A new supernova? Darn right. Lighting up Leo? Well... not without some serious visual aid, but the fact that someone…
Astronomy: The Next Generation
In some respects, the field of astronomy has been a rapidly changing one. New advances in technology have allowed for…
Watch the Aurora Borealis Live via Webcam
[/caption] If you’ve even seen the Aurora Borealis live, you know how awe-inspiring it can be. But if you live…
Jupiter Makes Close Pass At Earth…
[/caption] Look! Up in the sky! Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No... It's super Jupiter! “Jupiter is…
5 Reasons to Attend Your Nearest Star Party
[/caption] If you've been wanting to get out to view the skies at night from your back yard - or…
Spiral Galaxies Could Eat Dwarfs All Across the Universe
[/caption] For years, astronomers have seen evidence that – at least in our own local neighborhood -- spiral galaxies are…