Moon Ownership: A Snapshot In Time
Lets talk about moon ownership. Does anyone own the moon? Can private companies claim ownership of parts or the entirety of the moon? What about nations? What those who claim to sell plots of land…
General
Space Law
What Is Space Law? Space law is the body of law governing space-related activities, encompassing both international and domestic agreements, rules, and principles. Parameters of space law include space exploration, liability for damage, weapons use, rescue efforts, environmental preservation, information sharing,…
Astronomical League
The Astronomical League is an umbrella organization of amateur astronomy societies. Currently their membership consists of over 280 organizations across the United States, along with a number of Members-at-Large, Patrons, and Supporting members. Their mission is to promote the…
Oregon Moon Country
We recently got around to watching the OPB Documentary called “Oregon Moon Country,” which was great! It was a fun program and it was great to see so many esteemed people interviewed such as professors…
International Astronomical Union
The International Astronomical Union is an international association of professional astronomers, at the PhD level and beyond, active in professional research and education in astronomy. They can be found at https://www.iau.org and celebrated 100 years…
Finding A Starlink Train In The Sky
There has been much in the news about the SpaceX Starlink satellites, good, bad, and in between. For more information and conjecture about the StarLink, check out this awesome article! Regardless of said conjecture, which…
Star Party Volunteering
Star Party Volunteers might be one of the coolest volunteering opportunities one can get! These people get the opportunity to share their love of the nights sky and the nights sky with the public in…
State Park Stargazing Tips
When one goes to a state park for stargazing, there is a lot to consider, both in terms of weather and gear, but also in terms of the park itself. In this article, we will…
Washington State Parks Star Parties
As part of our process to provide the best resources and information for you to find where to go stargazing, we are looking today at Star Parties held at Washington State Parks. There are many…
Idaho State Parks Star Parties
As part of our process to provide the best resources and information for you to find where to go stargazing, we are looking today at Star Parties held at Idaho State Parks. There are many…