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Astronomy@250: Anniversary Stars Inspire Observing
For the Astronomy@250 conference I embrace Anniversary Stars as a launchpad to get people to explore the night sky. My poster invites readers to pair a signature star with a milestone event, citing Spica as the US Semiquincentennial Star at 250 light years away. Related content encourages preserving the night sky that inspired stars on the US flag, as resolved by the Second Continental Congress in the country's inaugural year. It also encourages the public to use their cell
Aug 202 min read
Pumpkinova at Michiana Star Party
Corona Borealis shined both as the constellation in the night sky and as Pumpkinova at the Michiana Astronomical Society's (MAS) 15th Annual Star Party. MSP-15 launched on Thursday and Friday nights with clear skies and multiple telescope setups for astronomy enthusiasts and visitors at Potawatomi Wildlife Park on October 23-26, 2025. Lit from behind, seven holes drilled into a pumpkin define u-shaped Corona Borealis, with the Northern Crown and Comet Lemmon visible in the
Nov 12, 20251 min read
Night Along the Solar Fence Line
To fulfill its stated Vision , the SJC Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth (IPG) should "enable smart and sustainable...
Jul 24, 20251 min read
Found a Van Gogh in the Attic
I found the equivalent of a Starry Night by Van Gogh while preparing for a survey of the night sky. Perhaps not in money terms, but in...
Jul 23, 20252 min read
Find T CrB Nova When It Fades
What if the imminent nova T Coronae Borealis (T CrB) is not as bright as Polaris, a second-magnitude star? Or what if you want to...
May 26, 20252 min read
Cell-estial Photos
A newer cell phone can take excellent images of astronomical targets. As twilight segues to night, set your phone for 3- to 10-second...
May 8, 20252 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
Holiday Lighting Bill
If outdoor holiday lighting shocks your energy budget, the electric utility newsletter suggests you use LEDs and a light timer. Indeed,...
Nov 22, 20241 min read
Mishawaka Confirms Water Tower Lighting Policy
Mishawaka will continue uplighting its new water tower all night without dimming during any late hours or during migration seasons. ...
Jul 23, 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
