The simple joys of a nighttime walk
I like to walk at night. Anyone who knows me, knows this. I enjoy just getting out at the end of a day, and having the relative peace and quiet to sort my head out, go over the day, plan the next one,...
View ArticleMt. Laguna Observing Run
The spring constellations of Virgo, Leo, Corvus, Beehive Cluster, Cancer, and Arcturus revealed themselves to me the night of April 13 on Mt. Laguna. It was a truly amazing experience, as I had not had...
View ArticleCelestron telescope takes Tumble
For weeks, I’d been anticipating the next New Moon weekend. I’d finally learned how to set up and align my Celestron NexStar 8SE that I got at Christmastime. I’d invited the neighbors over for several...
View ArticlePerfect Stargazing evening in San Diego
Most who know me know that I joke around about being a late night streetwalker. I love my nighttime walks, particularly when the skies are clear, and the temps are cool. Tonight was one of those truly...
View ArticlePale Blue Dot Photo turns 30
There isn’t much about this iconic photo that hasn’t already been said. It, more than anything other than the Earthrise photo, defines our place in the Universe. It is for this reason that the photo...
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