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A Galaxy Floating in the Void
A galaxy 80 million light years away floats in the blackness of space near a star in the Big Dipper. This is Messier 109, a bright spiral galaxy in Ursa Major, and within an eyepiece and camera field… more →
The Amazing Sky
Queering The Hip-Hop Tradition
wrote 9 hours ago: During my freshman year of college, my girlfriend at the time bluntly asked, “Do you think you’re Bl … more →
An Unexpected Tour of the Night Sky at the 8th Grade Formal
wrote 1 day ago: On the night of Friday, June 14th, the middle school where I work was hosting the annual 8th grade f … more →
The Oldest Hobby in the World - Stargazing
wrote 1 week ago: Thousands of years ago when our ancestors looked up at the stars on clear dark nights as we do today … more →
Diyabubula and the big dipper
wrote 3 weeks ago: Diyabubula – Home of Laki Sennayake and the big dipper Sri Lanka 2013 … more →
USPS Star Calendar for 2-8 June
wrote 3 weeks ago: 3 Jun The waning crescent moon rises 3 hours before the sun. About 25 percent of the moon’s surfa … more →
8 Astronomy Apps for Stargazers
wrote 1 month ago: Our rapidly changing universe has been perfecting itself for more than 13 billion years, and the pro … more →
The Big Dipper
wrote 1 month ago: “The stars look like they’re so close, you could reach out and touch them. But you can’t … more →
05/14/2013 - Ephemeris - How to find two bright spring stars.
wrote 1 month ago: Ephemeris for Tuesday, May 14th. Today the sun will be up for 14 hours and 47 minutes, setting at 9 … more →
A Galaxy Floating in the Void
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wrote 1 month ago: A galaxy 80 million light years away floats in the blackness of space near a star in the Big Dipper. … more →
Navigating Without a Compass
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wrote 1 month ago: By P. Henry In a discussion the other day concerning the GPS, I opened my big mouth and mentioned “t … more →
The Last Rites Of Winter
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wrote 1 month ago: By now, winter is gone, at least to an elevation of 1500 m a.s.l. I took this images in the attempt … more →
USPS Star Calendar for 12-18 May
wrote 1 month ago: 12 May Look low in the west at evening twilight to find Jupiter 3 finger-widths to the lower righ … more →
Your Guide to Perfect Sky Watching
wrote 1 month ago: By Jessica Heitzman Spending a night outside under the stars can be a very entertaining and relaxing … more →
The Serpent and The Celestial Bird Become The Dragon
wrote 1 month ago: The dragon, the winged serpent, is the most widespread mythological beast in the world. Dragons appe … more →
My birthday in Brecon Beacons
wrote 1 month ago: This is another birthday without my family. But fortunately, I have my group of best friends. Since … more →
Amateur Astronomy and Light Polution
wrote 1 month ago: The township where I live and the local Astronomy club hosted a small Stargazing party tonight. It w … more →
USPS Star Calendar for 5-11 May
wrote 1 month ago: 5 May Leo, the Lion, dominates the southern sky. Its brightest star, magnitude 1.3 Regulus, is ea … more →
Big Dipper
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wrote 1 month ago: The stars are beautiful. And I’m currently in the suburbs, saying that. That means something. … more →
Astronomy observing session May 14th-15th 2012
wrote 1 month ago: Observing session May 14th-15th 2012, from back garden, Rogerstone, Newport, South Wales. Clear sky … more →
