Wondering where and how to observe the Eta Aquarid meteor shower so you don’t miss out? Here’s what’s to know, with tips on watching the meteor showers and getting the best views… If you’ve ever looked up at the night sky and seen a streak of light racing across the sky, you’ve seen a meteor. … Read more
As a backyard astronomer, I’m on the lookout for interesting night sky objects to observe. One set I highly recommend is the deep-sky objects cataloged by French astronomer Charles Messier — called Messier Objects. Here, I list some favorites along with how to find them and what to expect. Messier objects were first cataloged by … Read more
Wondering where and how to observe a meteor shower so you don’t miss out, then this post has you covered with tips for watching meteor showers, including the equipment and tips on getting the best views… What are Meteor Showers? If you’ve ever looked up at the night sky and seen a streak of light … Read more
For a fun family activity, at certain points in time and space you can try spotting the International Space Station (ISS) as it orbits the Earth. Here’s a quick guide on the how, when, where, and why of observing this space station. The sighting opportunities to spot the ISS from Earth range from a few … Read more