Skywatching
A Spectacular Dawn Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter Set For August 18th
“What are those two bright stars in the morning sky?” About once a year we can be assured that we’ll…
Fear Not the Moon, Perseids Always a Great Show
Get ready for the darling of meteor showers this week — the Perseids. Who can deny their appeal? Not only…
Get Set For Super (Duper?) Moon 2 of 3 For 2014
You could be forgiven for thinking this summer that the “supermoon” is now a monthly occurrence. But this coming weekend’s…
Stargazing Timelapse Plus Apollo 14 Launch Soundtrack Is Pure Magic
It feels like a real stargazing session watching this video. You head out at dusk, waiting for the first few…
Observing Alert – Delta Aquarid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week
With the southern Delta Aquarid meteor shower peaking tomorrow morning, the summer meteor-watching season officially begins. While not a rich shower from…
When Good Meteor Showers Go Bad: Prospects for the 2014 Perseids
It’s that time of year again, when the most famous of all meteor showers puts on its best display. Why…
Comet Jacques Makes a ‘Questionable’ Appearance
What an awesome photo! Italian amateur astronomer Rolando Ligustri nailed it earlier today using a remote telescope in New Mexico…
Having Fun with the Equation of Time
If you’re like us, you might’ve looked at a globe of the Earth in elementary school long before the days…
‘Weak’ New Meteor Shower Due To Fragile Comet Dust
While the Camelopardalid shower only produced a few meteors, the lack of flashy disintegrations showed astronomers something new, a new…
Observing Challenge: 6 White Dwarf Stars to See in Your Backyard Telescope
Looking for something off beat to observe? Some examples of curious astronomical objects lie within the reach of the dedicated…