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What’s in the Sky Tonight? That really bright star in the South is Sirius. To its right, more to the West, you’ll see the three belt stars of Orion. From there, you should be able to find the Hyades‘ “V” shape to the upper right of Orion. To the left and above Orion, you should see an even brighter … 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