Imagine being under the night sky, staring up at the bright stars with family, friends, and like-minded strangers—all appreciating the view together. These gatherings, or star parties, not only create an opportunity to stargaze, but they also enhance one’s sense of community, learning, and wonder...
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Being one with nature and sleeping under the stars are main reasons to camp, but one of the significant perks of tent camping is the privilege of viewing the night sky. Amplifying that with seeing the constellations under total capacity should be on your radar,...
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Our solar system consists of the sun and all the objects bound to it by gravity. Only the sun shines with its own light. Other objects in our solar system reflect the light of our sun. Because they are so close to Earth, many appear...
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Stargazing for Kids: An Introduction to Astronomy by Jonathan Poppele is a season-by-season tour of the night sky. Stargazing for Kids provides advice that helps children experience success while stargazing―with practical tips on locating each constellation. There are also fun activities for the entire family...
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Jonathan Poppele, author of Night Sky: A Field Guide to the Constellations, tells us how to locate the Pleiades and Hyades in the winter night sky. Winter is setting in here in the Northern Hemisphere. Early sunsets give us many hours of darkness before bedtime, making...
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We’re excited about this updated and improved edition of the Night Sky guide. Stargazing is among the most peaceful and inspiring outdoor activities. Night Sky: A Field Guide to the Constellations, the award-winning book by Jonathan Poppele, makes it more fun than ever! The Night Sky guide takes a...
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We are about to witness one of the rarest and most awesome sights in nature—a total eclipse of the sun! On Monday August 21st, from approximately noon until 3 p.m., everyone in North America will be able to see at least a partial eclipse, while...
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The solar eclipse is coming and we are celebrating with a giveaway. Read on and enter at end of post! On Monday, August 21st, North Americans get to experience one of the rarest and most awesome sights in nature: The path of the moon will perfectly...
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George Moromisato’s 101 Amazing Sights of the Night Sky is a curated guide to the best the night sky has to offer. George shares with us some tips and pointers that make a night under the stars exciting and meaningful. Once, we were all astronomers. Before electric...
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