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Dec 3, 20181 min
Illinois Bicentennial Star
As Illinois celebrates its 200th birthday, find the Illinois Bicentennial Star in the winter sky. At 200 light years away, the corner...
Jul 23, 20183 min
Summer Skygazing 2018
Seize the night by getting out under the stars. Here are some skygazing opportunities and related activities to enjoy in summer 2018....
Jul 17, 20183 min
All Eyes on Cygnus
In August and September, the constellation Cygnus is the featured pattern for sky surveys. To quantify the night sky above the New...
Jun 16, 20181 min
June Solstice Is Solargraph Time
The sun is peaking around the June solstice, which is a good time to place a new solargraph. It's definitely easier to start a six-month...
Jun 7, 20182 min
Results of Sky Survey Near New Carlisle
An effort is underway to quantify the sky glow above western St. Joseph County, IN, to establish its baseline status before the region is...
Jun 5, 20182 min
All Eyes on Hercules
In early June and July, the constellation Hercules is the featured pattern for sky surveys. To quantify the night sky above the New...
May 7, 20183 min
Three Minutes of Floor Time
Here are remarks I expect to share in three minutes of Privilege of the Floor at the Wednesday, May 9, meeting of the St. Joseph County...
Apr 18, 20182 min
All Eyes on Boötes
In May, the constellation Boötes' is the featured pattern for sky surveys. To quantify the night sky above the New Carlisle Economic...