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Astronomy@250: Anniversary Stars Inspire Observing
For the Astronomy@250 conference I embrace Anniversary Stars as a launchpad to get people to explore the night sky. My poster invites readers to pair a signature star with a milestone event, citing Spica as the US Semiquincentennial Star at 250 light years away. Related content encourages preserving the night sky that inspired stars on the US flag, as resolved by the Second Continental Congress in the country's inaugural year. It also encourages the public to use their cell
Aug 202 min read
Astro@250 Kickoff Features Women of Astronomy
Acclaimed women of astronomy are featured in the Astronomy@250 conference, which explores the role of astronomy during the US Semiquincentennial. The kickoff event on August 27, 2026, at 5pm PT/8pm EDT is a panel celebrating the life and legacy of Nancy Grace Roman, NASA's first chief astronomer whose namesake Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is preparing for an August 2026 launch. The panel, which is free and open to the public, will detail Dr. Nancy Grace Roman's scient
Aug 151 min read
Bruce Miller Recognized For Astronomy Leadership
Astronomy advocate Bruce Miller of South Bend, IN, has been selected to receive the 2026 Great Lakes Region Award from the Astronomical League (AL). The AL region’s highest honor, writes AL Vice President Terry Mann, recognizes Miller's outstanding dedication and leadership as President of the Michiana Astronomical Society. In a letter to Miller announcing the award, Mann writes: Through your service, you have strengthened your local club and advanced astronomy more broadly
Aug 102 min read
500 Clear-Enough Nights
Five hundred clear-enough nights of the constellation Corona Boreails captured with a cell phone camera reveal seasonal patterns in 45 seconds. As you await the recurring nova, get your "before" image now for comparison of the starfield immediately after the nova erupts.
Aug 91 min read
