Facing South and looking almost straight overhead, you’ll see two bright stars. The one to the right is Arcturus, and the one to the left is Vega. To the left of Vega, you’ll see another bright star, not quite as bright as Vega-that’s Deneb. And below Arcturus, another star similar in brightness to Deneb, is Altair. Using the map below, see if you … Read more
Do you want to buy a telescope, but don’t know where to start? You might consider using a pair of binoculars first, to become acquainted with the night sky. You can see a lot with just binoculars, and it will help you become familiar with the constellations. There are several advantages: they’re cheap; they’re easy … Read more
Are you a teacher? Scout Leader? We offer skywatch sessions, free of charge, for any educational purpose. We’ll bring one or more telescopes, depending on the size of the crowd. All ages are welcome. Before the observiing, we’ll go over how to orient yourself to the night sky, using a printed skymap. Then, we’ll point … Read more