Cover image of a “bolide” meteor passing near the Pleiades star cluster by Juan Carlos Casada. Wild headlines online have led many a prospective...
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Watching a meteor shower is one of the simplest acts of observational astronomy, requiring nothing more than a clear dark sky, a working pair...
All images by David Dickinson. The figurative stars have truly aligned. The skies are clear, life’s obligations are met, and it’s time to head...
Social media is full of astro-phoneography. Not a full moon goes past – and certainly not a bright planet at opposition – without thousands...
It’s a sad fact that most denizens of the 21st century live under less than optimal skies. Growing up in Northern Maine, I failed...
Once you get to know the sky, using astronomy gear is a pleasant – if expensive – addiction. Here are seven activities for intermediate...