Seize the night by getting out under the stars.  Here are some skygazing opportunities and related activities to enjoy in summer 2018.

Summer 2018

Naked eye planets follow the sun.  From west to east you can see Venus, Jupiter and Saturn just after sunset.  Mars is domin...

As the peak of the Perseid meteor shower approaches on August 11/12, five planets and the moon are becoming visible just after sunset.  The show has begun.

Planets After Sunset

Shortly after sunset, look for bright Mars to the south.  You'll notice the reddish planet doe...

"Trifles make perfection,

and perfection is no trifle." 

-Michelangelo

In astronomy there are lots of big, bold, badass concepts--from the Big Bang to black holes.  Each one of those merits a dedicated Science Cafe by a dedicated professional. However, I propose that as...

The 2015 Perseid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night (August 12) and into Thursday morning (August 13).  Look up on either side of the peak dates, too.  Try to find a site with a big open sky.  If you can't get away from the lights, still observe the Perseids from home...

After the Meteor Shower

Posted by admin on May 25, 2014

Hyped as a new meteor shower with potential for a great show, the 2014 Camelopardalid meteors were less frequent than many of the public expected.  Though the quantity was low, the quality was high for some observe...

Recording a Meteor Shower

Posted by admin on November 14, 2012

During the Leonid meteor shower on Saturday, November 17, join other skywatchers in Michiana looking up in the northeasteastern sky.  For any meteor shower you can trace the streaks of light back to a radian...