Star Party Etiquette
Attending your first star party and unsure of the etiquette? Been a while and want to make sure you’re following the best practices? Fear not, we have all of the best practices here to help…
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Amateur Astronomy Clubs in the PNW
Finding an amateur astronomy club is always a challenge for those who move into an area and are looking to branch out. But these astronomy clubs are a great way to meet with like minded…
Unique Astronomy Site: Thors Well
Located on Oregon Coast, Thors Well is a good spot for astronomy if one is in the coast. Many coastal cities make it hard for good stargazing, but Thors Well is a great spot that…
Zumwalt Prairie Preserve Unique Astronomy Site
Zumwalt Prairie Preserve Overview Zumwalt Prairie Preserve 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 other sites…
Stub Stewart State Park Unique Astronomy Site
L. L. “Stub” Stewart State Park is an Oregon State Park located near Vernonia, Oregon. There are a plethora of daytime activities in the park, including horseback riding, mountain biking, disc golf, and hiking trails….
Unique Astronomy Site: Fire Lookout Cabins
Each Fire Lookout Cabin has an amazing view of the surrounding scenery and a quiet view for the night. Make sure to book early as the cabins book quickly. Moreover, the months that are available…
Unique Astronomy Site: Steens Mountain
Steens Mountain Wilderness is a great place for astronomy as it is so far away from city lights. Its remote location, also leads to it being hard to get to. The Steen’s Mountain Wilderness is…
The Hunter’s Moon Of October
Being the first full month of Fall, October is a time of harvest and fall colors, which is certainly true for the Moon. It is a great time to be a hunter, whether it be…
The Wolf Moon Of January
The name given to first full moon of the calendar year is the Wolf Moon. Winter can be a tough time of year in the Pacific Northwest with cold temperatures and snow, but the sky…
The Flower Moon of May
The May weather allows for great floral displays, which helps explain where the name Flower Moon of May comes from. May in the Pacific Northwest is great as the weather should be nice enough to…