Skywatching
Fancy doing a Messier Marathon this Weekend?
[/caption] If you are new to astronomy, you may ask "what is a Messier Marathon and how do I do…
Why are Dobsonian Telescopes a Favorite Among Amateur Astronomers?
[/caption] Welcome to the scary and expensive world of buying your first, or replacing your old telescope! I am asked…
What A Beautiful Day For A Sunspot
[/caption] For many of us, this is the first break in the weather we've seen for quite some time. Of…
Moon And Venus Steal The Morning Scene…
[/caption] If you're an early riser, then perhaps you've noticed Kepler's Laws in action? No, it's not a new Bruce…
Choosing a New Telescope – GoTo or not GoTo
I am often asked by people “I’m a beginner, so what telescope should I buy?” Or more often, what GoTo…
In Case of Jerusalem Video, UFO Could Mean “Unidentified Flashlight Objects”
UFO’s are tricky little blighters. Those three letters have caused so much controversy over the years and I find myself,…
2011 Quadrantid Meteor Shower… Tonight’s the Night!
[/caption] In just a few hours the peak of the first meteor shower of 2011 will begin - the Quadrantids.…
Cassini visits Enceladus – SpacePod 2010.11.30
NASA’s Cassini Spacecraft is doing some awesome stuff. Stay tuned to NASA’s twitter feed Space Cadets, today should be interesting.…
‘Mystery-Missile’ – Likely an Airplane
[/caption] What took place in the skies above California’s coastline Monday, Nov. 8? That is still being hotly debated by…
‘Star Gazer’ Jack Horkheimer dies
The host of Public Television's "Star Gazer'' show, Jack Horkheimer, died on August 20, 2010. Originally called the ‘Star Hustler,’…