This morning, the Moon passed in front of the planet Mars. My view of the event from the east coast of the US was entirely daylight, and I wasn't sure I'd be able to resolve anything. I was up around 6:30am, and the sky was mostly clear. I stepped out on the back deck and…Read more Mars and the Moon
Occultation
Watch the Moon Block Mars – Feb 18, 2020
I've been meaning to write about this for a while now, but things keep me busy, as they do, and now it's almost too late, because this event happens TOMORROW AT DAWN!! Tomorrow, the Moon will slide directly between Earth and the planet Mars, causing an eclipse, of sorts. This type of event is called…Read more Watch the Moon Block Mars – Feb 18, 2020
An Astronomical Potpourri (Astronomy: Week of 11/5/17)
Hi, everybody. I hope you've been having a good week and that you survived the demonic onslaught of trick-or-treaters Tuesday night! I was scared out of my wits - but then again I was caught several times in the front yard looking at the Andromeda Galaxy when a couple costumed kids would sneak up on…Read more An Astronomical Potpourri (Astronomy: Week of 11/5/17)
The Water Bearer, and Other Curiosities (Astronomy: Week of 10/8/17)
A couple of disparate things to talk about this week: continuing the tour of the Zodiac constellations with Aquarius, a challenge to myself to photo some open star clusters, and a pre-dawn occultation of a prominent star. So let's get to it! Does everybody remember Enki? Also known as Ea? Oannes, maybe? As I delved…Read more The Water Bearer, and Other Curiosities (Astronomy: Week of 10/8/17)
Flying Squirrel Outdoors 