Astronomy
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…
Pictures of the Sun
There are so many beautiful pics of the Sun, it's almost too difficult to know where to start. [/caption] This…