Memorial Day weekend is considered by many as the star of the summer season, even though astronomically, summer doesn't actually begin until June 20, the date of the Sum...
Planet to pass by star cluster
There are three planets available in the evening sky.
Saturn, my favorite out of this world planet is by far the brightest, shining brightl...
Stargazing on these nights has for the most part lost its chill, but honestly, it's also lost some of its thrill.
The winter constellations, overall the brightest of the...
Last week in Starwatch we did a big celestial bear hunt for the constellation Ursa Major. That's the formal Latin moniker for the Big Bear. The Big Dipper that we know a...
Find dark spot for best viewing
The Big Bear, sometimes known by its traditional Latin name, Ursa Major, has made it to the big time in the high northern skies, as it do...
Auriga named by the Greeks
Without a doubt, one of the strangest constellations in the sky is Auriga, the retired chariot driver schlepping goats on his shoulder.
I would...
Gazing doldrums arrive in the sky
As the Earth continues on its never ending journey, orbiting around the sun month after month and year after year, our evening view of t...
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 acro...
In the case of the celestial hounds of heaven, the constellations Canis Major and Canis Minor, you can blame Orion the Hunter for turning the doggies of heaven loose in ...
The Orion Nebula is one of the best "must see" attractions in the sky, and it's even more impressive once you get to know more about this gargantuan star factory.
There'...
