Feb. 15 would have been the great Galileo Galilei’s 456th birthday. Without a doubt, he was one of the great cornerstones of the foundation of modern-day astronomy
Ther...
Valentine's Day is coming. Love is in the air and the Butler night sky.
This year the celestial timing is almost right. I say almost because the full moon this month is ...
February stargazing is fantastic for many reasons. Sure, it’s not as comfortable for stargazers living with the winter cold, but the extra-special celestial jewels make ...
In the early evening twilight skies this week, you have an excellent opportunity to see three other planets in our solar system, two of which are way out there.
We also ...
In last week's column I described at least some of the celestial treasures waiting for you within the great constellation Orion the Hunter. You can have a lot of fun che...
It's back!
My favorite constellation, Orion the Hunter, has once again resumed his full reign in the early evening southeastern sky along with his entourage of bright co...
Maybe you received a telescope during the holiday season or perhaps you've gifted yourself with a telescope.
I want you to get as much as you can out of it. I don't want...
Welcome to stargazing in 2020.
January nights are the best of times, but also the worst of times. Just about everywhere nights are cold to downright frigid. Bundle up an...
One of the traditions of this most wonderful time of the year is to look for a morning “Christmas Star” in the east just before sunrise.
The trouble is that this time of...
Remember the late ’70s hit, “You Don’t Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show)” performed by Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.?
Well, like it or not, we’re all stellar, lit...
