Introduction To Light Pollution
In this article, we will be discussing what one needs to know to start being able to confidently talk about light pollution. The World Atlas of Artificial Night Sky Brightness found that, “80 percent of…
Perseid Meteor Shower
Perseids Quick Facts Meteor Shower Dates: July 14 – August 24Peak Dates: Mid-Early AugustPeak Meteor Showers: Up To 100 under perfect conditionsBest Viewing Times: Pre-dawn hours, up until 10pmOriginating Constellation: Perseus Summary Probably the most…
Seeing The Aurora Borealis In The PNW
Seeing the Aurora Borealis in the Pacific Northwest can be done! Whether it be Crater Lake National Park in Oregon, Craters of the Moon National Monument in Idaho or Roosevelt Lake in Washington, the Northern…
Astronomy Sites Of The Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest has a lot of beautiful scenery, which means that there are a plethora of unique astronomy sites. The map above shows all of the locations, and if there is one that is…
Star Party Etiquette
Attending your first star party and unsure of the etiquette? Been a while and want to make sure you’re following the best practices? Fear not, we have all of the best practices here to help…
Amateur Astronomy Clubs in the PNW
Finding an amateur astronomy club is always a challenge for those who move into an area and are looking to branch out. But these astronomy clubs are a great way to meet with like minded…
Unique Astronomy Site: Thors Well
Located on Oregon Coast, Thors Well is a good spot for astronomy if one is in the coast. Many coastal cities make it hard for good stargazing, but Thors Well is a great spot that…
Zumwalt Prairie Preserve Unique Astronomy Site
Zumwalt Prairie Preserve Overview Zumwalt Prairie Preserve is a site in North Eastern Oregon that has an amazing astronomy and star gazing opportunities! It is a bit farther away from populated areas than other sites…
Stub Stewart State Park Unique Astronomy Site
L. L. “Stub” Stewart State Park is an Oregon State Park located near Vernonia, Oregon. There are a plethora of daytime activities in the park, including horseback riding, mountain biking, disc golf, and hiking trails….
Unique Astronomy Site: Fire Lookout Cabins
Each Fire Lookout Cabin has an amazing view of the surrounding scenery and a quiet view for the night. Make sure to book early as the cabins book quickly. Moreover, the months that are available…