Last week in Starwatch I tried to turn the constellation Taurus the Bull into a Christmas constellation, but failed rather miserably in my estimation and most likely you...
Unfortunately this time of year, or any time of year for that matter, there aren’t any constellations in the Butler heavens that have a real connection to the Christmas ...
Overall this year has been a tough one for viewing meteor showers. For most of the best showers, the moon has been full or nearly full, washing out all but the brightest...
I love December stargazing. There’s magic in the air this holiday season and there’s also magic in the Butler heavens, as these long nights are blessed with some of the ...
Here it is, not even Thanksgiving and I’m pushing astronomical gifts for your stargazing geek, and I say that affectionately, after all I’m one myself! I like to write t...
Measuring distance can take time
In the 10-year plus history of this starry column in the Eagle, I’ve rattled off distances to many stars and galaxies.
The distances are...
I hope you’re enjoying your autumn stargazing as much as I am. What a way to relax.
Make sure that before you start your serious stargazing you take the time to get you...
Most people love daylight saving time, but deep down most amateur astronomers and stargazers can live without it.
Daylight saving time is tough on stargazers, especiall...
Busy week in heavens
Air traffic control will be busy this week, and it will be more than just ghosts, goblins, ladies in black riding brooms and possible Halloween drone...
More than 23,000 launched since 1957
I don’t think we’ll ever need traffic reports for satellites, but since 1957 — the dawn of the space age — more than 23,000 satellite...
