Nights shorter, but weather gets warmer
Easter is behind us and we’re kicking off April. The nights are allegedly growing warmer and you can take off at least some of you...
A traditional Easter Egg hunt is a lot of fun, especially for kids. I certainly enjoyed them when I was young, a few dozen years ago.
It’s also a lot of fun to roll acr...
With the full moon lighting up the Butler night sky I realize that this week is probably not the appropriate time to write about observing in dark skies, but I wanted to...
Big, little pups were loyal companions
Without a doubt, one of the best groups of constellations in the night sky is what I lovingly call “Orion and his Gang.”
The maje...
Sirius is 'star' of the trio
Anytime you gaze upon the night sky the stars of the celestial dome make up a plethora of pictures and patterns.
Of course, the patterns are...
It’s the last full month to see them
March is the last full month to enjoy the full complement of winter constellations.
Orion the Hunter is still the main attraction i...
But Jupiter set to put on show
The February full moon is upon us. It’s officially full on Monday night but for all practical purposes it’s full this weekend.
For me to s...
Orion paid ultimate price
On this Valentine weekend I’m not trying to give you advice on your love life. I’m one of the last guys on Earth you’d want to turn to for that....
Great hunter brings ‘gang’with him
If you ask me what my favorite constellation is in the night sky I will tell you without any hesitation, Orion the Hunter.
In my humbl...
Clear skies add to best time of year
Wintertime is a wonderful time for stargazing, the Super Bowl of stargazing as far as I’m concerned. Not only is the air clear to see...
