

- Jul 3, 2022
Dark Skies: State of the Science 2022
The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) released Artificial Light at Night: State of the Science 2022, which includes six key...


- Jun 12, 2022
Friday at a Star Party
Even the approach to the 2022 Michiana Star Party was sublime, as a dirt road dappled in sunlight set the stage. And then you arrive at...

- Feb 28, 2022
South Bend Switching to LED Streetlights
The City of South Bend is giving residents a chance to weigh in on new LED streetlights, as reported by the South Bend Tribune. While...


- Jan 23, 2021
Stargazing in 2021 at Dr. TK Lawless Dark Sky Park
Dr. TK Lawless County Park announced its 2021 stargazing schedule. Declared an International Dark Sky Park, the site is open on...


- Nov 7, 2020
My Flag Thrives In The Dark
I propose we honor the US flag by not lighting it at night. Rather, let the stars of the Union fly with their stellar brethren. Looking...

- Jul 23, 2018
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, 2018
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 7, 2018
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, 2018
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, 2018
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...