Stargazing

Aug 24, 2008

The Night Sky for September 2008

The three planets closest to Earth continue to shine in the sun's setting glow while autumn comes for the Northern Hemisphere. more...

Aug 7, 2008

Observing Carina the Keel

The constellation of Carina the Keel can be seen year-round in the Southern Hemisphere and is filled with Milky Way delights. more...

Jul 25, 2008

The Night Sky for August 2008

August is packed with planet activity, including the chance to see all five classical planets at once. And don't miss summer's favorite meteor shower! more...

Jul 10, 2008

Noctilucent Clouds

Electric blue clouds high in Earth's atmosphere may be a product of climate change. more...

Jun 28, 2008

The Night Sky for July 2008

Fireworks shows will compete with a natural sky show on Saturday, July 5. more...

Jun 6, 2008

Observing Centaurus

Centaurus is home to the closest star to Earth, two of the brightest stars in the sky, and arguably the best globular cluster in the heavens. more...

May 27, 2008

The Night Sky for June 2008

Summer begins in the Northern Hemisphere as Mars and Saturn parade in the western sky and the Lyrid Meteor Shower peaks on Father's Day. more...

How to subscribe to article feeds

May 28, 2008

Observing the Messier List

By: Stephanie Cox

The classic Messier catalog of deep sky objects first started simply as a list of non-comet items. more...

May 19, 2008

How to Buy a Telescope

By: David R. Wetzel

When deciding to become a stargazer there are many features of telescopes to consider when determining which one is right for your anticipated needs. more...

Dec 2, 2007

Meade LX90 Telescopes with LNT

By: Paul A. Heckert

Meade's LX90 telescopes use GPS and level north technology for moderately priced, easy to use, goto telescopes. more...

Nov 17, 2007

Tools to Learn Constellations

By: Paul A. Heckert

Beginning stargazers often want to learn the astronomical constellations. Advanced stargazers want to teach their kids or others some astronomy. These tools can help. more...

Aug 24, 2007

Constellations Lyra & Aquila Myth

By: Paul A. Heckert

The ancient Chinese myth of the Herd-Boy and Weaver-Girl is an interesting legend about the constellations Aquila and Lyra. more...

Aug 15, 2007

Eclipse Watching

By: Paul A. Heckert

Solar and lunar eclipses are among natures treats. How to observe an eclipse and what to expect. more...

Jul 31, 2007

Mars as Large as the Full Moon

By: Paul A. Heckert

Despite persistent rumors to the contrary it is never possible for Mars to appear as large as the full Moon in the sky. more...

How to subscribe to article feeds