Solar Eclipse Planning
If you are planning to view a solar eclipse, here are our tips and tricks for planning your experience! Some of these planning steps are mandatory, others are simply recommended, while other activities are optional….
Articles by Mike R
Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park Unique Astronomy Site
Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park Overview The park is a Bortle Scale 2, as it is far away from city lights, meaning that it is very dark and can easily view the Milky Way. According…
Messier 81 Bode’s Galaxy
Messier 81, also known as Bode’s Galaxy, is a grand design spiral galaxy located in the constellation Ursa Major. Discovered by the German astronomer Johann Elert Bode in 1774, M81 is one of the brightest…
Palouse Falls State Park Unique Astronomy Site
Overview Palouse Falls State Park is a Bortle Scale 2, as it is far away from city lights, meaning that it is very dark and can easily view the Milky Way. According to the Washington…
Best Visible Objects In Draco For Light Polluted Skies
We have discussed Light Pollution extensively, both in regards to the effects it has on human and animal populations and how it is measured. But in these light polluted sky, there are still magnificent objects…
Brooks Memorial State Park Unique Astronomy Site
Brooks Memorial State Park Overview The park is a Bortle Scale 2, as it is far away from city lights, meaning that it is very dark and can easily view the Milky Way. Sitting between…
Pearrygin Lake State Park Unique Astronomy Site
Pearrygin Lake State Park Overview The park is a Bortle Scale 2, as it is far away from city lights, meaning that it is very dark and can easily view the Milky Way. Pearrygin Lake…
Bates State Park Unique Astronomy Site
Bates State Park Overview Bates State Park is a state park located in Grant County, Oregon, USA, near Prairie City. With 131 acres acres, the Park is located 4,070 feet (1,240 m) above sea-level. The park is…
Viewing The 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse
On Saturday, October 14th, 2023, the Pacific Northwest will have an amazing opportunity to view an Annular Solar Eclipse. The 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse will have the Moon cover the Sun’s center, leaving the Suns visible outer edges…
What Is A Ploonet: An Introduction
A Ploonet is something that is something that has been hypothesized, but not actually seen. Ploonets are a shortened name for Tidally detached exomoons, or orphaned exomoons. These exoplanets were formerly exomoons of another planet, before being ejected…