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 […]
New Cardboard Southern Hemisphere Edition
Due to popular demand, we have just published our Southern Hemisphere version of The Night Sky in our economical cardboard format. Our cardboard format planisphere includes the same large, easy to read map disc as our Large Plastic charts but with a cardboard outer mask. Although more budget-friendly, our cardboard planispheres exhibit superior durability and […]
Taurids Meteor Showers
As we enter November temperatures are beginning to drop making for a more bundled up stargazing experience. We are starting to see our familiar winter constellations come back into view and the cold dry nights actually provide some great seeing when the skies are clear. This week the Earth is passing through the debris trail […]
Orionid Meteor Shower
As we move forward into winter we are now privileged to have Orion and its many deep-sky objects back in our skies at reasonable observing times. As if to announce Orion’s return to our night skies the annual Orionids meteor shower begins in early October and will peak this year on October 22 with approximately […]
Lunar Eclipse – September 27, 2015
This Sunday (September 27, 2015) much of North America will be treated to a total lunar eclipse. The spectacle will be especially great because this will be a Supermoon eclipse. The term supermoon is popularly used to describe a full moon that occurs at or near the moon’s perigee, or closest point to earth in […]
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