Observing
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…
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…
Double Spaceship Sighting Alert – and last chance to see Discovery in orbit
[/caption] UPDATE: We've already got a sighting! The image above was taken this evening in the UK by science writer…
What’s Up for March?
Jane Houston Jones from JPL provides a video report on the happenings in space this month, and what you can…
Look to Orion and Help Measure the Darkness of Your Night Sky
[/caption] How dark are your skies? GLOBE at Night wants to know! Join the 6th annual worldwide GLOBE at Night…
Choosing a New Telescope – GoTo or not GoTo
I am often asked by people “I’m a beginner, so what telescope should I buy?” Or more often, what GoTo…
How To See NanoSail-D From Your Own Backyard
[/caption] The night sky has many wonderful objects to look at on a clear evening, including many man-made satellites, and…
Travel Destination: World’s First Dark Sky Island
[/caption] Looking for a great vacation spot with those all-important dark skies for astronomical observing? A small island in the…
Win iPhone App for Observing: TeleCalc
[/caption] There's a new observing app for the iPhone, iPod and iPad, called TeleCalc. Enter in two data points about…