Messier 83 or M83, also known as the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy and NGC 5236, is a barred spiral galaxy approximately 15 million light-years away in the constellation borders of Hydra and Centaurus. DescriptionVisible From Pacific…
We spent another article talking about solar eclipse planning, but realized that there is a lot to talk about in regards to eye protection that can take its own article. The American Academy of Ophthalmology…
A solar eclipse is an amazing and wonderful sight to see! Make sure to do it safely! With the upcoming 2023 annular solar eclipse directly passing through parts of the Pacific Northwest, we wanted to…
Messier 82, or the Cigar galaxy, shines brightly at infrared wavelengths and is remarkable for its star formation activity. The Cigar galaxy experiences gravitational interactions with its galactic neighbor, M81, causing it to have an…
Overview Located along the Sunset Highway (US Route 26) a bit further towards the Coast than Sub Stewart, Saddle Mountain State Natural Area is a hidden gem. Cherished for the rare wildflowers and stunning viewpoint…
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….
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, 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…
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…
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…