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What’s in the Sky Tonight? Facing South, look to your right (West), and you will see the bright star Arcturus. The really bright star almost straight overhead is Vega. Left of Vega, you’ll see another bright star–Deneb. And below Vega, you’ll see the bright star Altair. These three stars make up the Summer Triangle. Note the difference in color between Arcturus (red) and Vega (blue). … 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