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Facing South, you shouild see a bright star to your left-that’s Sirius. Above and to the right of Sirius, you should be able to make out the familiar form of the constellation Orion by looking for the three belt stars. To the above right of Orion, look for a V-shaped cluster-it’s called the Hyades. The bright red star in … 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