Messier 55
Messier 55 (M55), also known as the Summer Rose Star, is a globular cluster located in the constellation Sagittarius. The stars in the cluster are mostly old and red, but M55 also contains an unusually high…
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Oregon State Parks Light Pollution Map
We previously did an article on the 2024 solar eclipse for the US state parks, and figure that there is an amazing opportunity for mapping those state parks to their Bortle Scale values. With the…
Missouri 2024 Solar Eclipse Cities
Previously, we have discussed the State Parks in Missouri 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 100%…
Missouri 2024 Solar Eclipse Resources
For those looking for Missouri 2024 Solar Eclipse Resources, here is a great start and guide. We have information about major cities, including astronomy clubs, planetariums, and universities that could be hosting events, as well…
Messier 54
Messier 54 was the first globular cluster discovered to belong to a different galaxy. It was originally thought to lie at a distance of 50,000 to 65,000 light years from the solar system and be…
Idaho State Parks Light Pollution
We previously did an article on the 2024 solar eclipse for the several US state parks, and figured that there is an amazing opportunity for mapping those state parks to their Bortle Scale values. With…
Kentucky 2024 Solar Eclipse Cities
Previously, we have discussed the State Parks in Kentucky 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 100%…
Kentucky 2024 Eclipse State Park
For those looking for Kentucky 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 know…
Messier 53
Messier 53 (M53) is a globular star cluster located in the northern constellation Coma Berenices. Messier 53 is relatively easy to find as it lies in the same area of the sky as Arcturus, the fourth…
Indiana 2024 Solar Eclipse Cities
Previously, we have discussed the State Parks in Indiana 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 100%…