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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 23, 20183 min read


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...
Jul 17, 20183 min read


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 7, 20182 min read


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...
Jun 5, 20182 min read


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...
May 7, 20183 min read


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...
Apr 18, 20182 min read


Sky Survey Over Fields Sprouting Industry
An inaugural survey of the night sky over the New Carlisle Economic Development Area is underway. After a blustery start, Monday, April...
Apr 11, 20182 min read


Measure the Night Sky Before Proposed Mega-Development
In response to a proposed mega-development in western St. Joseph County, the Environmental Network of Northern Indiana (ENNI) is looking...
Mar 26, 20181 min read


How the Firefly Could Help Us
Encouraged by school children, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed Senate Bill 236 designating Pyractomena angulata, also known as...
Mar 1, 20185 min read


Mishawaka Removes Excessive Lights
There's good news to report. Mishawaka Utilities is removing nearly half of its streetlights from Beacon Parkway, just off Exit 83 of...
Feb 14, 20181 min read













































































































