Located at the celestial equator, the large constellation Ophiuchus has its name is from the Greek Ὀφιοῦχος, meaning “serpent-bearer” in English. The constellation is commonly represented as a man grasping a snake, with the serpent being represented by…
Here are some great places to view the Milky Way and the night sky that are close to the city of Boise, Idaho. These places are spread out over the entire state of Idaho to…
Although one might not think of Cleveland as a top tourist destination for the 2024 solar eclipse, there are many reasons to go visit and enjoy the trip. Even if the weather doesn’t cooperate, there…
Every few months, the IDA Oregon Chapter puts out their most recent report about how the previous few months have progressed from a light pollution perspective. We previously covered the 5th report, therefore, with the…
Although Fathers Day is typically thought of in the US and many other countries as a day of cookouts, beer, and BBQ; there are definitely more ways to celebrate. One common tradition is to give…
Here is a list of the Top 4 Dark Sky Sites within a 2 hour drive of Eugene, Oregon that are well recognized as good locations to visit and explore. There are other locations that…
Located in the Northern Hemisphere, Delphinus is a small constellation that is close to the celestial equator. The name is the Latin word for the Greek word for dolphin. Delphinus is one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, with the…
The traditional Valentines Day gifts are something like a gift card, chocolates, cards, and balloons. Why not change it up a bit and give them a gift that has a space theme and is a…
Please note, to be able to photograph at the actual John Day Fossil Beds at night or for commercial purposes, you have to get a permit and sign paperwork with the US NPS and have…
Looking at State Park light pollution levels and other Oregon astronomy places, we saw the opportunity for a brand new dark sky loop. Similar to the hood River fruit loop, this is a tourist attraction…