If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, you might want to plan a late-night campout in the coming weeks as the Perseid Meteor Shower is coming to our skies! The star show began on July 14 and will run through August 24, reaching peak intensity from August 11 to August 13. A … [Read more...] about How and when to see the Perseid Meteor Shower
Stargazing
Here’s the best place on earth for a telescope, according to astronomers
Summer is the season for stargazing. Whether you’re just laying out on a picnic blanket in your backyard or have invested in a high-tech telescope, the twinkling vastness of space above can captivate our attention for hours. Now, astronomers have identified the most ideal place … [Read more...] about Here’s the best place on earth for a telescope, according to astronomers
Happy International Dark Sky Week! Here’s how to celebrate virtually
This week is International Dark Sky Week. Although astronomers and stargazers are not meeting up in-person this year to gaze up at our marvelous night sky, enthusiasts are still celebrating online and from the comfort of their homes. International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) … [Read more...] about Happy International Dark Sky Week! Here’s how to celebrate virtually
These are best places in the world to go stargazing
For many city people, a clear night sky is a mythical beast. We’ve heard the legends inspired by the constellations, and we know sailors used the stars to guide their way home, but urban light pollution means we can’t quite see the heavens ourselves. Enter the International … [Read more...] about These are best places in the world to go stargazing