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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


Astro@250 Kickoff Features Women of Astronomy
Acclaimed women of astronomy are featured in the Astronomy@250 conference, which explores the role of astronomy during the US Semiquincentennial. The kickoff event on August 27, 2026, at 5pm PT/8pm EDT is a panel celebrating the life and legacy of Nancy Grace Roman, NASA's first chief astronomer whose namesake Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is preparing for an August 2026 launch. The panel, which is free and open to the public, will detail Dr. Nancy Grace Roman's scient
Aug 151 min read


Astronomy@250 For Curious Minds
Tell me of an astronomy experience in your life, big or small. How has astronomy intersected your personal life and all that has led up to where we are now as a country? I encourage you to attend the virtual conference Astronomy@250, which celebrates 250 years of astronomy in the United States on August 27-29, 2026. Hosted by the Astro Society, the Semiquincentennial event "brings together researchers, educators, amateur astronomers, and curious minds from across the commun
Jun 212 min read


Use the Moon to Find America's Semiquincentennial Star
While stars and stripes will be prominent during America's 250th Anniversary celebration, one star in the night sky has special significance. Shining brightly at 250 light years away, Spica is America's Semiquincentennial Star . Light that left Spica in 1776--traveling at 186,000 miles per second --is just now reaching our eyes. For a visceral Semiquincentennial experience in 2026, find Spica, then contemplate your and America's place in the firmament. To find Spica, follo
Mar 72 min read


Capricious County Law Unfairly Singles Out
When landowners approached the St. Joseph County (SJC) Council in Indiana with legitimate concerns about a business affecting property...
Jul 14, 20252 min read


Find Nova Site In Morning Sky
Corona Borealis (CrB) is visible in the morning sky, allowing stargazers to track the site of a rare upcoming nova visible to the naked...
Dec 10, 20242 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


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


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


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












































































































