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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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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If you’re stuck at home, you might, like millions of others, find yourself wanting a new hobby. Stargazing is a free, rewarding way to Be Well, Be Outdoors that you can start tonight—assuming the clouds cooperate. Better yet, you don’t need a fancy telescope or...
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In celebration of the upcoming Perseids meteor shower, we are giving away five sets of Amazing Sights of the Night Sky playing cards. The deck of 54 playing cards features 52 individual images of amazing astronomical sights, plus 2 jokers. With their full-color images, a...
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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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The solar eclipse is coming. 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 intersect with the path of the sun at just the right time, causing the...
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In a Q&A session about the August 21st total solar eclipse, George Moromisato, author of 101 Amazing Sights of the Night Sky, shares with us what is so special about this rare event. George also has some tips on where to see the eclipse. What’s so special about this solar...
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When it comes to buying gifts for kids, it’s easy to overlook the obvious. We’re distracted by catalogs, commercials, fancy store displays, and the repeated cries of “I want that.” Who can blame us for filling the bottom of the tree with toys? But there’s...
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