Magnitude – N. A reference to the brightness of an object in the night sky. 2,300 years ago when the Greeks looked up in the night sky, they described the brightest stars they saw as First magnitude. The faintest stars they could make out they described as Sixth magnitude. The rest fell somewhere in between. […]
Why You Need a Sky Atlas
A New Telescope This Christmas? During the Christmas season we are often asked our opinion about the best beginner telescopes for a Christmas gift. There are a great many good quality telescopes on the market now at reasonable prices so it is not too difficult to get a reasonably capable instrument. In truth, however, there […]
How To Make a Pinhole Solar Viewer
If you are just getting up to speed on the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse in the United States it may be too late to find safe, certified Eclipse Glasses in your area. Don’t despair, there are other ways to view the event. This is one of them. A Pinhole Solar Viewer is a simple to […]
Eclipse Glasses Were Here!
Due to the extraordinary demand over the past few days, we are Sold Out of eclipse glasses. We are sorry we are not able to accommodate everyone needing glasses, but want to reiterate that you must take proper measures to protect your eyes while viewing the eclipse. If you still need glasses, try the vendors […]
International Astronomy Day – April 29, 2017
International Astronomy Day is observed twice each year by astronomers across the world. Local astronomy clubs, planetariums, observatories, and other groups sponsor public events each spring and fall to help newcomers make connections at all levels. The event is also intended to foster public awareness of astronomy and all of the sciences associated with it […]
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