
- Aug 9, 2017
- 2 min
Solar Panels and the Eclipse
How will the 2017 solar eclipse impact solar energy generated in the United States? Large- and small-scale owners of photovoltaic (PV)...


- Aug 4, 2017
- 5 min
Teaching the Eclipse at the Last Minute
Let's say you're a teacher just getting wind of this upcoming solar eclipse. You hear it is a great educational hook that everyone will...

- May 25, 2017
- 3 min
Best. Sun. Ever.
Want to observe the sun as you've never seen it before? Then get your can to Chicory Cafe in downtown South Bend, IN, midday on...

- Apr 8, 2017
- 3 min
Showing Some Faith On Earth Day
Sunlight is free and enlightening, and so are the events happening on April 22 at St. Pius X Catholic Church (SPX) in Granger, IN. The...


- Feb 25, 2017
- 5 min
Solar Power Grab
Indiana legislators may single-handedly (correction: with the help of electric utilities) wipe out a fast growing industry in the state. ...


- Feb 8, 2017
- 2 min
Free Eclipse Shades at Library Event
Midday on August 21 the moon passes in front of the sun, causing a partial solar eclipse visible across all of North America. In...

- Jan 12, 2017
- 2 min
Solar Eclipse Activities At ScienceAlive
Prepare for the exciting 2017 total solar eclipse at ScienceAlive! on Saturday, February 4, 2017. If you can't join us in person at St....

- Dec 29, 2016
- 3 min
2017 Astronomy Things To Do
Here are my picks for Astronomy Things To Do in 2017. At least, they're astronomy things I look forward to doing. Look Up Any clear...


- Nov 9, 2016
- 3 min
Think Bigger Than A Supermoon
It's time to get back to the serious practice of science. The so-called "supermoon" of Monday, November 14, may be a darling of...


- Nov 7, 2016
- 1 min
Experimenting With SunPrint Solargraphs
Feel free to ride along with me for an experiment. I want to know if I can use SunPrint or a comparable product to make a day-long...