Looking to join an amateur astronomy club? Trying to find a reason to do so? Come find out why you should. People join amateur astronomy clubs for numerous reasons, and they’re all different. Whether it…
Here is a list of the Top 4 Dark Sky Sites within a 2 hour drive of Bend, Oregon that are well recognized as good locations to visit and explore. There are other locations that…
The constellation Equuleus, which is Latin for “little horse” is shaped as a foal. The constellation is the 87th largest constellation, which makes it the 2nd smallest constellation in the sky. Equuleus spans 72 degrees…
Here are some great places to view the Milky Way and the night sky in the state of Idaho. These places are spread out over the entire state of Idaho to provide the maximum amount…
Located in the southern celestial hemisphere, the constellation Eridanus is represented as a river. It was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, and is the 6th largest modern constellations. The constellation’s name was…
Home to more than 640,000 people, Portland, Oregon is the 25th largest city by population in the US. The greater Portland metro area has 2.51 million people, which is like around 30% percent of the…
As we approach the holidays, people are starting to think of gifts to get others. Therefore why not provide some holiday cheer and help with the gift giving process. Laser Pointer A laser pointer isn’t…
The planets can seem like boring targets to observe to some; however, planets provide a rich history of observation and are great opportunities for observers of all ages and skills. Whether it be because of…
As we approach the holidays, and people start to think of and buy holiday gift or gifts, here are some good ideas to get your loved ones. This isn’t an exhaustive nor exclusive list, but…
With the Latin name of “Lizard”, the constellation Lacerta is a very small constellation that was created in 1687 by the astronomer Johannes Hevelius. The brightest stars of the constellation form a “W” shape similar to that…