Astronomy
Angle of the Sun
[/caption] The amount of the Sun's energy falling at any point on the Earth depends on the angle of the…
Deep Inside a Giant – Centaurus A by Mike Sidonio
[/caption] Before you dismiss this as just another photo of Centaurus A, you better look again. It's way deeper... First…
History of the Sun
[/caption] Modern science tells us that the Sun is a big hot ball of hydrogen at the center of the…
Weekend SkyWatcher’s Forecast – September 19-21, 2008
Greetings, fellow SkyWatchers! Are you psyched up for tonight's Pleiades occultation? I am! While the Moon often passes near the…
The Moon Meets The Pleiades On September 19-20, 2008
Be sure to mark your calendar for tomorrow night. For lucky observers in northeastern North America, eastern Canada, and western…
Planet Closest to the Sun
[/caption]Mercury, the planet closest to the Sun, is a study in extremes and offers many surprises. The extremes of the…
Where is the Sun?
[/caption] I'm sure you know that we live in the Milky Way galaxy, but where is the Sun located? And…
Just Another Harvest Moon…
[/caption] Actually, the official time was September 15 at 5:13 a.m. EDT, but missing the exact time isn't going to…
The Earth Goes Around the Sun
[/caption] In ancient times, everyone thought the Earth was the center of the Universe - it was obvious to anyone…
The Wall – NGC 7000 Region by Kent Wood
[/caption] Known as Caldwell 20 to some, NGC 7000 to others and the North America Nebula to most, this diffuse…