Observing
Chasing An Occultation
[/caption] You've all heard me talk about watching the Moon occult a bright star. That's when we get a great…
Weekend SkyWatcher’s Forecast: August 7-9, 2009
Greetings, fellow SkyWatchers! Have you been watching Jupiter and the Moon make a pass at each other in the early…
Orbiting Toolbag Will Enter Atmosphere Aug. 3
[/caption] The most famous toolbag in the world (and space) will soon be no more. The ISS Toolbag will enter…
Top Five Celestial Objects Anyone Can See With a Small Telescope
Popular Mechanics has a great series of articles today on amateur astronomy, including Affordable Ways to Become an Amateur Astronomer,…
Weekend SkyWatcher’s Forecast: July 31 – August 2, 2009
Heads up for our friends in Southeast Europe, Northeast Africa, South America! In a matter of hours Antares is going…
Observe the Jupiter Impact Site!
[/caption] Have you stayed up late and observed the Jupiter impact site? Then don't be goofing around. Not since July…
Viewing the Jupiter Impact With Your Telescope
Are you ready to stay up a little late and see if you can catch the new dark spot on…
Weekend SkyWatcher’s Forecast: July 24-26, 2009
Greetings, fellow SkyWatchers! Has everyone enjoyed the Apollo revival? I certainly have - and now the Moon is gently returning…
July 22, 2009 Total Solar Eclipse from China – Let’s Chase!
[/caption] The total solar eclipse which just occurred on the 22nd of July 2009 was the longest maximum duration of…
Jupiter Impact Confirmed
[/caption] As we reported yesterday, an amateur astronomer snapped evidence of an impact on Jupiter. Now, NASA has confirmed the…