Located in the northern celestial gemisphere, Corona Borealis is a small constellation that was 1 of 48 constellations listed by 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy. Its Latin name, inspired by its shape, means “northern crown”. In classical mythology Corona Borealis represents the…
When one has a telescope, regardless of age and skill, there are few targets that are reliable enough to get the kids and beginners interested in using said telescope. One of those reliable targets is…
The US National Parks system contains many of Americas most beautiful lands! The NPS employs approximately 20,000 people in 424 individual units covering over 85 million acres in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and US territories….
When preparing for the 2024 solar eclipse and any eclipse or astronomical event, there are a few things to best prepare. These solar eclipse tips are really useful for all! Doing these things will ensure…
Everyone wants to get the perfect eclipse 2024 video, regardless of quality. Come level up your eclipse 2024 video knowledge today with these tips: Using a video camera at 1st contact has the same tips…
Everyone wants to get the perfect eclipse 2024 photo, regardless if that’s a series of images or 1 image. Come level up your eclipse 2024 photography knowledge today with these tips: To properly focus your…
For most people watching a solar eclipse, there are 3 distinct yet different phases: before, during, and after totality. While that is correct, that they are 3 distinct stages of the eclipse, there are more…
When looking up at the night sky, humans get philosophical and have a lot of questions. Such as, “What is that star called?,” “Is there life on one planet orbiting that star system?,” and “What…
With April Fools Day approaching, here are some headlines and a summary of the potential articles that would give us a laugh. One article is a Star Trek joke, another article would make a middle…
The largest of the 88 modern constellations, Hydra measures 1303 square degrees. Neighboring constellations include Libra, Centaurus, and Cancer. It was included among the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy and is…