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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
500 Clear-Enough Nights
Five hundred clear-enough nights of the constellation Corona Boreails captured with a cell phone camera reveal seasonal patterns in 45 seconds. As you await the recurring nova, get your "before" image now for comparison of the starfield immediately after the nova erupts.
Aug 91 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
My Unidentified Anomalous Phenomenon (UAP)
I witnessed and recorded an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) on April 21, 2026. In its independent 2022 study NASA defines UAPs as "observations of events in the sky that cannot be identified as aircraft or known natural phenomena." While it may be known to someone, the apparition is unknown to me. Absent an established reporting system, I volunteer this example merely as a scientific data point in the spirit of their "effort to better understand the nature and orig
May 113 min read
Night Along the Solar Fence Line
To fulfill its stated Vision , the SJC Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth (IPG) should "enable smart and sustainable...
Jul 24, 20251 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
Voting Guide for Catholics
How should faith influence Catholics in the 2024 election? The principles of Catholic social teaching offer guidance, as described by...
Oct 24, 20242 min read
Frame Your Foil--A Quick Souvenir
Elevate your eclipse experience by projecting a personalized message written in the sun. If you're looking for a last-minute eclipse...
Apr 4, 20241 min read
Anticipating Partial Solar Eclipse
Not everyone will experience totality. For the rest of us anticipating April 8, 2024, what will our fraction of the sun look like? ...
Mar 12, 20242 min read
