Give me a clear patch of sky and a moderately-clear spot in the snow and I'll be bundled up and out with my scope. Here are the tools I consult to plan even the most spontaneous nights of observing. Tools of the Trade: Weather, Dark Sites & More By the time my family unwrapped our... Continue Reading →
Though not a view you're likely to get from a home telescope (let me know if you do!) this screen capture from Space Engine of Saturn as viewed on a clear night by a methane lake on its moon Titan sure does fire me up for astronomy! Cultivating Appreciation for the Cosmos OK, so my... Continue Reading →
Awful iPhone photo aside, the way skies lit up on campouts away from the city inspired me to finally invest in a telescope to check them out myself. But I had to suffer through a couple early shortcuts first. Learning from my Early Astronomical Missteps Folks in my family tend to be obsessive. At least,... Continue Reading →
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