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3 Minutes Opposing Solar Moratorium
During the St. Joseph County Council meeting on July 10, 2024 when the public is allowed to speak, I intend to use my allotted three...
Jul 9, 20242 min read


Photograph a New Star
Astronomers predict a new naked-eye star will emerge in the night sky in 2024. While the star may be newly visible to you and me, the...
Jun 17, 20244 min read


Re-Use Solar Shades
If you have protective eyewear from the recent solar eclipse, you have at least three leading options to get further use out of your...
Apr 21, 20241 min read


Eclipse Serendipity
Perhaps the most profound moment of serendipity from the 2024 solar eclipse came to me in the silence of a church pew. My mindset was in...
Apr 11, 20242 min read


Eclipse Day Site: Carmel, IN
Setting up in Coxhall Gardens, a Hamilton County park in Carmel, IN. Look for three telescopes with different filters, several mounted...
Apr 8, 20241 min read


Frame Your Foil--A Quick Souvenir
Elevate your eclipse experience by projecting a personalized message written in the sun. If you're looking for a last-minute eclipse...
Apr 4, 20241 min read


Predict and Record Your Corona
The crowning moment of a solar eclipse is literally the corona, derived from the Latin word for wreath or crown. During totality when...
Apr 2, 20242 min read


For Indiana Eclipse Observers-Part 1
If you plan to observe the 2024 solar eclipse from Indiana, online resources can facilitate a better experience, provided internet...
Mar 29, 20243 min read


Camp Under the Firmament at Michiana Star Party
Get out under a vast canopy of stars May 3-5 at the 2024 Michiana Star Party, where amateur astronomers set up their telescopes, observe...
Mar 25, 20246 min read


Anticipating Partial Solar Eclipse
Not everyone will experience totality. For the rest of us anticipating April 8, 2024, what will our fraction of the sun look like? ...
Mar 12, 20242 min read