Philosophy
Here's an opportunity to catch up on current sky observation tips and information about the McDonald Observatory. They offer a free newsletter.
February 28th...
The Moon has two bright companions tonight. The star Regulus rises above it, with the planet Saturn about the same distance to its lower left. Regulus is blue-white, while slightly brighter Saturn is golden yellow.
March sky tips...
The warmer nights of spring bring a panoply of new stars and constellations for skywatchers to enjoy. Leo is in good view by nightfall, climbing straight up from the eastern horizon, led by his bright "heart," the star Regulus. Virgo follows the lion a couple of hours later. Boötes, the herdsman, is to the maiden's left, marked by yellow-orange Arcturus, one of the brightest stars in the night sky. The planet Venus begins its climb into the evening sky, where it will remain until about Halloween.
McDonald Observatory
- Geminid Meteor Shower 2013--mid December
"Everything you need to know: Geminid meteor shower" by Bruce McClure December 5th, 2013 EarthSky The 2013 Geminid meteor shower is expected to peak on the night of December 13-14, though the night before (December 12-13) should offer a decent sprinkling...
- Hunter's Moon Will Diminish Most Of The Orionid Meteor Shower
"Hunter’s Moon to wash out 2013 Orionid meteor shower" Earth & Sky The October full moon – the Northern Hemisphere’s Hunter’s Moon – is (or was if you’re reading this later) on the night of October 18-19, 2013. In a bit of misfortune...
- Geminid Meteor Shower..this Thursday And Friday
"Geminid Meteor Shower Coming on December 13-14" December 10th, 2012 SPACEDAILY If it's clear late Thursday night, December 13th, 2012, keep a lookout high overhead for the shooting stars of the Geminid meteor shower. "The Geminids are usually...
- "constellation" Poll
Paradise Lost Book vii. Line 577 John Milton 1608-1674 "A broad and ample road, whose dust is gold, And pavement stars,-as stars to thee appear Seen in the galaxy, that milky way Which nightly as a circling zone thou seest Powder’d with stars." ...
- March...astronomical Lion And Lamb
"March is the month of expectation, The things we do not know, The Persons of Prognostication Are coming now. We try to sham becoming firmness, But pompous joy Betrays us, as his first betrothal Betrays a boy." Emily Dickinson It is correct to say that...
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McDonald Observatory's newsletter
Here's an opportunity to catch up on current sky observation tips and information about the McDonald Observatory. They offer a free newsletter.
February 28th...
The Moon has two bright companions tonight. The star Regulus rises above it, with the planet Saturn about the same distance to its lower left. Regulus is blue-white, while slightly brighter Saturn is golden yellow.
March sky tips...
The warmer nights of spring bring a panoply of new stars and constellations for skywatchers to enjoy. Leo is in good view by nightfall, climbing straight up from the eastern horizon, led by his bright "heart," the star Regulus. Virgo follows the lion a couple of hours later. Boötes, the herdsman, is to the maiden's left, marked by yellow-orange Arcturus, one of the brightest stars in the night sky. The planet Venus begins its climb into the evening sky, where it will remain until about Halloween.
McDonald Observatory
- Geminid Meteor Shower 2013--mid December
"Everything you need to know: Geminid meteor shower" by Bruce McClure December 5th, 2013 EarthSky The 2013 Geminid meteor shower is expected to peak on the night of December 13-14, though the night before (December 12-13) should offer a decent sprinkling...
- Hunter's Moon Will Diminish Most Of The Orionid Meteor Shower
"Hunter’s Moon to wash out 2013 Orionid meteor shower" Earth & Sky The October full moon – the Northern Hemisphere’s Hunter’s Moon – is (or was if you’re reading this later) on the night of October 18-19, 2013. In a bit of misfortune...
- Geminid Meteor Shower..this Thursday And Friday
"Geminid Meteor Shower Coming on December 13-14" December 10th, 2012 SPACEDAILY If it's clear late Thursday night, December 13th, 2012, keep a lookout high overhead for the shooting stars of the Geminid meteor shower. "The Geminids are usually...
- "constellation" Poll
Paradise Lost Book vii. Line 577 John Milton 1608-1674 "A broad and ample road, whose dust is gold, And pavement stars,-as stars to thee appear Seen in the galaxy, that milky way Which nightly as a circling zone thou seest Powder’d with stars." ...
- March...astronomical Lion And Lamb
"March is the month of expectation, The things we do not know, The Persons of Prognostication Are coming now. We try to sham becoming firmness, But pompous joy Betrays us, as his first betrothal Betrays a boy." Emily Dickinson It is correct to say that...