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The 'Demon Star' After Dark Nov. 14, 2023
Week of Nov. 19-25, 2023 We call it the Demon Star because it winks ominously at us from the sky ea... Read More
Seeking Messier's Goldmine Sep. 05, 2023
Week of Sept. 10-16, 2023 Back in the late 18th and early 19th centuries — long before anyone... Read More
How Bright Are the Stars? Jul. 11, 2023
Week of July 16-22, 2023 Much as we measure the intensity of natural phenomena such as earthquakes ... Read More
Measuring the Cosmos Jul. 04, 2023
Week of July 9-15, 2023 My regular readers have surely become accustomed to seeing some pretty big ... Read More
Earth at Aphelion Jun. 27, 2023
Week of July 2-8, 2023 While you're out enjoying the pool this summer and soaking up some rays, try... Read More
My Longtime Celestial Friend Jun. 20, 2023
Week of June 25 - July 1, 2023 Summer is now upon us in the Earth's Northern Hemisphere, and with i... Read More
The Perseids Are Coming! Aug. 05, 2021
Week of August 8-14, 2021 I always enjoy August. For one thing, I can finally see an end to the sea... Read More
Teapot and the Milky Way Jul. 22, 2021
Week of July 25-31, 2021 Nothing in the heavens says "summer" to Northern Hemisphere sky watchers qu... Read More
Finding the Stellar Coat Hanger Jun. 24, 2021
Week of June 27 - July 3, 2021 With the hottest time of year now approaching us in the Earth's North... Read More
Messier's Celestial Goldmine Aug. 13, 2020
Week of August 16-22, 2020 At this time of year, early-evening stargazers can tour one of the riches... Read More
The Solstice and the Analemma Jun. 11, 2020
Week of June 14-20, 2020 Look on any globe or map, and you're bound to find a mysterious figure-eigh... Read More
Message to the Stars Jun. 04, 2020
Week of June 7-13, 2020 A couple of weeks ago, I told you about the constellation Hercules and refer... Read More
Realm of the Galaxies Mar. 19, 2020
Week of March 22-28, 2020 Three or four hours after sunset this week, get away from bright city ligh... Read More
Journey from Andromeda Sep. 26, 2019
Week of Sept. 29 - Oct. 5, 2019 A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, a beam of light began its... Read More
As the World Turns Sep. 05, 2019
Week of Sept. 8-14, 2019 We've all had those days where nothing seems to move. No matter where you g... Read More
A Colorful Stellar Pair Aug. 22, 2019
Week of Aug. 25-31, 2019 Summer is a wonderful time for stargazing. Not only is the nighttime weathe... Read More
At the Edge of Space, Photos of a Snowman Jan. 08, 2019
Let's pause from the chaos of the U.S. federal government — with its breakdowns and shutdowns ... Read More
Teapot and the Milky Way Jul. 26, 2018
Week of July 29-Aug. 4, 2018 Nothing in the heavens says summertime to Northern Hemisphere sky watch... Read More
Sneak Peek at the Summer Sky Mar. 22, 2018
Week of March 25-31, 2018 Despite living in the Anza-Borrego Desert of Southern California — o... Read More
Realm of the Galaxies Mar. 23, 2017
Week of March 26-April 1, 2017 After the moon sets this week, get away from bright city lights and ... Read More
