You may have heard of the current “Parade of Planets:” You can see the planets with the unaided eye from an open area. It doesn’t need to be particularly dark since several of the planets are fairly bright. If you can find a location with a wide view of the sky and a good view … 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