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…
Every planet in the solar system has their own strange and weird facts, and in this article, we will take a look at what makes Saturn unique. Some of these things you might have known…
Although the Pacific Northwest is not a location that one can view all of the constellations in the nights sky throughout the year, there are still some amazing constellations that are really recognizable. These constellations…
Located in the southern constellation, Columba is a faint constellation designated in the late sixteenth century. The name Columba is Latin for dove. The constellation uses 1.31% of the southern celestial hemisphere, and is located just south of Canis Major and Lepus. The first…