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Messier 55

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…




Missouri 2024 Solar Eclipse

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

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

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…