

- Nov 6, 2016
- 1 min
Learning From Gravitational Waves
How big of a wave can you make? Supermassive objects that collide can distort time-space itself, as the radiating waves carry away...


- Oct 10, 2016
- 1 min
Bicentennial Birthday Bash Sungazing
Thanks to all who participated in the Indiana Bicentennial Birthday Bash at Bendix Woods County Park, in New Carlisle, IN. The...


- Sep 8, 2016
- 2 min
Solargraphs Along the Torch Route
Two new Anniversary Solargraphs are in place along the route of the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay. After torch bearers wend their way...

- Apr 28, 2016
- 3 min
Speakers for Michiana Star Party 8
After the first night of stargazing, the Michiana Star Party 8 features three guest speakers on Saturday, May 7, 2016, during the day. ...


- Apr 4, 2016
- 1 min
Galactic Archeology: Search for the Oldest Stars
Galactic archeology is a study of uncovering the history of the early universe through stellar fossil records, a star’s chemical content...

- Apr 1, 2016
- 5 min
Alula, Tania, and Talitha
Night action awaits visitors to Michiana the weekend beginning May 6, 2016. The eighth Michiana Star Party (MSP8) offers you stillness...


- Mar 29, 2016
- 4 min
Enthusiasm With Telescopes
Matt Bielski's voice of enthusiasm for the night sky suggests what you can anticipate on the observing field at the 2016 Michiana Star...


- Feb 17, 2016
- 5 min
Time for 2016 Star Party
I encourage you to get out under the stars--literally, a vast canopy of stars--May 6-8 at the 2016 Michiana Star Party. Dozens of amateur...

- Dec 18, 2015
- 2 min
Star Wars in Real World Astronomy
In describing and naming astronomical discoveries, scientists reveal the force of fiction. Two NASA missions reflect how Star Wars has...


- Dec 8, 2015
- 3 min
Anticipating the Moon and Venus
I had been looking forward to seeing Venus astride the crescent moon. Instead, the moon occulted Venus and clouds occulted both. Here...