What COVID Took: Astronomy Imaging With Friends
As a famous proverb says, “you don’t know what you have until it’s gone.” What does that have to do with amateur astronomy and COVID? Other than the obvious loss of life, supply chain issues,…
Hercules
Named after Hercules, the constellation Hercules was 1 of 48 constellations listed by astronomer Ptolemy in the 2nd century. Hercules was the Roman mythological hero adapted from the Greek hero Heracles. It is the 5th-largest…
IDA Recognized US Dark Sky Places
Curious about which places in the US are already applying to become a dark sky site? Have an idea for a new dark sky site and unsure if there’s already an active application? Looking to…
Top 5 Brightest Binary Star Systems In The Sky
It is thought that over 50 percent of all Sun-like stars are in binary pairs, and astronomers think that maybe most stars are actually binary stars. That said, let’s take a look at some of…
Open Source Astronomy Software You Can Contribute To
Although there is a ton of astronomy software available on the market to use, there are some great open source software that is free to use and develop. This freedom to use and contribute to…
Corvus
Located in the southern celestial hemisphere, Corvus is a small constellation with its name means “crow” in Latin. It is 1 of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy, which depicts a raven, a bird associated with stories…
3 Famous Air Burst Meteors
A meteor air burst is a type of air burst in which a meteor explodes after entering a planetary body’s atmosphere. When this happens, they are then called fireballs or bolides. There have been several famous events in history that are widely known. Chelyabinsk Event…
Top 5 Important Websites For New Astronomers
Here are 5 important websites for new astronomers, and astronomers of every level to know about and be able to navigate in one form or another. This doesn’t exclude our website, but these websites allow…
National Parks And Monuments In PNW That Should Have Astronomy Programs
Not all US National Parks are good for star parties or Ranger led programs. Some National Parks have astronomy programs, with some that should. Here are a few that are underrated and provide amazing opportunities!…
Lyra
The constellation Lyra is quite small only covering 286.5 square degrees, which makes it the 52nd largest in size. It appears prominently in the northern sky during the Northern Hemisphere’s summer, and the whole constellation is visible for…