Capricornus
Located in the Southern Hemisphere, Capricornus represents a creature that is a blend of fish and goat; with the name in Latin translating to “goat horn.” Capricornus is among the faintest constellations in the sky,…
Top 4 Dark Sky Sites Within 2 Hours Of Seattle
Here is a list of the Top 5 Dark Sky Sites within a 2 hour drive of Seattle, Washington that are well recognized as good locations to visit and explore. There are other locations that…
Carina
Located in the southern sky, the constellation Carina is Latin for the hull or keel of a ship. Carina is named after parts of a ship because it was the southern foundation of the larger…
Libra
The constellation of Libra is located in the southern celestial hemisphere, with its name in Latin meaning weighing scales. The constellation is fairly faint, with no first magnitude stars, with Beta Librae, also known as Zubeneschamali, is the brightest star in…
Top 4 Dark Sky Sites Within 3 Hours of Salem, Oregon
Here is a list of the Top 4 Dark Sky Sites within a 2 hour drive of Salem, Oregon that are well recognized as good locations to visit and explore. There are other locations that…
AAS Winter Meeting 2023 Returns To Seattle
As part of the mission of the American Astronomical Society or AAS to provide a community of astronomers and advocates for science and also provides several different meetings for astronomers. Every year, there are 2…
Ophiuchus
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…
Top 4 Dark Sky Sites Within 3 Hours Of Boise
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…
Top 5 Reasons To Visit Cleveland For The 2024 Solar Eclipse
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…
Oregon Dark Sky Brightness Update #6
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…