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Corona Borealis Nightly
Corona Borealis (CrB) images in anticipation of recurring nova . From 2024 JUN 14 through last update: 2025 AUG 17
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Celestial Fireworks for Fourth of July
For a Fourth of July holiday highlight you can use the moon to prepare for next year's Semiquincentennial party. As fireworks celebrate...
Jun 272 min read


Stormcloud Captures Sun
Enthusiasts of curling, beer, and solargraphs will welcome the 16-ounce cans of Bonspiel Noir from Stormcloud Brewing Company in...
Jun 223 min read


One Year Later, Almost 200 Clear-Enough Nights
Mid-June 2024 I took my first image of Corona Borealis with an iPhone camera , for I had been hoping to catch a star explode as a nova ...
Jun 142 min read


This Holiday, Dance With The Stars
Christmas began with a star. From Matthew 2:9: "And, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood...
Dec 11, 20246 min read


No November Nova
The nova anticipated in Corona Borealis has not yet appeared as November 2024 ends. Every 80 or so years the binary star T Coronae...
Dec 3, 20242 min read


Voting Guide for Catholics
How should faith influence Catholics in the 2024 election? The principles of Catholic social teaching offer guidance, as described by...
Oct 24, 20242 min read


Six Clear Nights With Comet
A spate of good weather coincided with the appearance of Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, allowing me to photograph the celestial interloper over...
Oct 24, 20241 min read


Evening Comet and More
Quick. With a cell phone camera or binoculars you can find and enjoy a comet in the western sky after sunset in mid-October, 2024. On a...
Oct 17, 20242 min read


Pathway to Ecological Citizenship & Spirituality
Act on science and faith when confronting modern climate realities. A free two-part workshop on September 11 & 18, 2024, teaches "how to...
Jul 23, 20242 min read