Skywatching
How To Enjoy The 2011 Perseid Meteor Shower
[/caption] It’s time for the Perseid Meteor Shower and you want to bag some meteors (shooting stars), but how? Maybe…
The Perseids: Why is There a Meteor Shower?
[/caption] Every year from late July to mid-August, the Earth encounters a trail of debris left behind from the tail…
A Noctilucent Masterpiece
[/caption] Night-shining "noctilucent" clouds create a magical glow in the night skies over Reykjavíc, Iceland in this beautiful photo by Örvar…
Now Playing At The Sky Cinema… The Moon, Mars and Aldebaran
[/caption] Be on morning alert from July 26 through July 28 as the Moon, Mars and Aldebaran put on a…
Why Can We See Multiple ISS Passes Right Now?
[/caption] Last night in the UK, US and Europe, we were spoiled with multiple and bright ISS passes. Not just…
Beginner’s Guide to Astronomy – Refractor Telescopes
If you ask someone to describe or draw a telescope, nine times out of ten it will be a refractor.…
Coming Soon – Night Shining Noctilucent Clouds
[/caption] Soon you may see an eerie spectacle on clear summer nights if you are located at latitudes between 50°…
Weekend Observing Challenges – May 13-15, 2011
Greetings, fellow SkyWatchers! I'm sure everyone has been enjoying following the morning planet show, but are you ready for something…
Last & Best Chances to See NanoSail-D
[/caption] Over the next few weeks, skywatchers will have excellent viewing opportunities for the NanoSail-D solar sail. The satellite is…
Shuttle Endeavour Will Be Visible Over UK Just After Final Launch
[/caption] On April 29th, 2011, the space shuttle Endeavour is scheduled to blast off for the last time, delivering the…