A gem of a meteor shower and maybe a naked-eye comet
Usually I’m complaining about the weather and how it affects our astronomical observations in southern New England, however, local stargazers were more fortunate during the second half of this year....
View ArticleStories in the sky: Andromeda
I’m sure many of you can recognize more than just a handful of constellations. Even in moderately light polluted skies, a knowledgeable observer can easily locate and identify Ursa Major (Big Dipper...
View ArticlePrime time for observing Jupiter
It’s been a few months since any of the naked-eye planets have been visible during convenient evening hours for casual stargazers. From mid-November into early 2016, amateur astronomers who wished to...
View ArticleAstronomical highlights for stargazers
Though March winds are supposed to bring April showers, I for one am looking forward to milder temperatures and clear skies as the Sun continues its northward journey through our sky, culminating with...
View ArticleTransit of Mercury: An Infrequent Astronomical Event
People have a fascination with records. No, I’m not talking about audiophiles and music on vinyl. I’m referring to statistics on practically everything in the universe. We keep copious records on...
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