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In Autumn, Find Corona Borealis Left of Big Dipper
Finding Corona Borealis- -site of an upcoming nova --in late autumn gets more challenging, for the constellation is low in the evening twilight, dimming as it sets in the thick air mass near the horizon. You may not have the guide stars Arcturus and Izar to find Gemma, (a.k.a. Alphecca), the gem star of the Northern Crown. The Big Dipper comes to the rescue. Nights in October open with the Big Dipper appearing upright, resting near the horizon to keep its contents from spil
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October Star Party in Michiana
The 15th Annual Michiana Star Party (MSP-15) hosted by Michiana Astronomical Society will be held at Potawatomi Wildlife Park on October 23-26, 2025. A star party is an opportunity for astronomers and hobbyists to set up telescopes overnight in a dark site to observe the wonders of the universe. Even if you don't own a telescope, the public is invited to attend to take in the spectacle. On Saturday, October 25, astronomers will speak about intriguing exoplanets and star fo
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Michiana Star Party is May 19-21
The 2023 Michiana Star Party will be May 19-21 at Dr. TK Lawless County Park in Vandalia, MI. Come join astronomy enthusiasts who set up...
Mar 7, 20231 min read
Friday at a Star Party
Even the approach to the 2022 Michiana Star Party was sublime, as a dirt road dappled in sunlight set the stage. And then you arrive at...
Jun 12, 20224 min read
Stargazing in 2021 at Dr. TK Lawless Dark Sky Park
Dr. TK Lawless County Park announced its 2021 stargazing schedule. Declared an International Dark Sky Park, the site is open on...
Jan 23, 20211 min read
Kids, Bring Your Adults to Science Alive
I've got a question to ask you at 2018 Science Alive about scale models. Please visit the lower level of the St. Joseph County Public...
Jan 20, 20181 min read
Look Through a Big Scope Nov. 17
EVENT CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER Wanna observe deep sky objects through big telescopes at a dark sky site? Enjoy a special skygazing event...
Nov 10, 20173 min read
2017 Star Party
I encourage you to get out under a vast canopy of stars May 19-21 at the 2017 Michiana Star Party. Dozens of amateur astronomers set up...
May 9, 20175 min read
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...
Dec 29, 20163 min read
One Orbit Later
My poster for the 2016 Great Lakes Planetarium Association Annual Conference in Flint, MI, reflects on the past year of astronomy...
Oct 19, 20164 min read
