Observation Of Saturn
Saturn is the most distant of the five planets easily visible to the naked eye from Earth, the other four being Mercury, Venus, Mars and Jupiter. Saturn appears to the naked eye in the night…
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Solar Storms: A Disaster Waiting To Happen
It’s a normal average Sunday night in the Winter, heading into the work week as the US and North America start to head to sleep. But then everything starts to change, as the midnight sky…
Ideal Oregon IDA Dark Sky Site Candidates
After Prineville Reservoir State Park become an IDA Dark Sky Preserve, the first in the PNW, it made us think that there are some great candidates for future sites. For the Oregon State Parks, make…
Messier 64 Black Eye Galaxy
Easily identified by the spectacular band of absorbing dust partially obscuring its bright nucleus, M64, or the Black Eye galaxy, is characterized by its bizarre internal motion. The gas in the outer regions of this…
Wallowa Lake State Park Unique Astronomy Site
Wallowa Lake State Park Overview Wallowa Lake State Park is a site in North Eastern Oregon that has an amazing astronomy and star gazing opportunities! It is a bit farther away from populated areas than…
Saturn: A Brief Overview
Saturn is one of the most recognizable planets for both amateur astronomers and the pubic alike. The rings really help make the planet unique and help bring the mystique of the planet to life. For…
Messier 63 Sunflower Galaxy
The Sunflower Galaxy got its name from its yellow core and the shape of its arms resembling a sunflower. DescriptionVisible From Pacific NorthwestDecember To JuneBest Time To ObserveFebruary, March, and AprilMinimum Size Of Viewing DeviceMedium…
New York 2024 Solar Eclipse Cities
Previously, we have discussed the State Parks in New York that one can visit for viewing 2024 Solar Eclipse. However, we are going to take a deeper look and examine the cities that will have…
New York 2024 Eclipse State Parks Resources
For those looking for New York 2024 Solar Eclipse Resources, here is a great start and guide. This article will provide state park information to provide assistance and a centralized place for this information to…
Meteorites: An Introduction
All meteorites are not made the same, as we will discuss in this introductory article. This is not meant to be an all encompassing article, but a start for those looking to learn more about…