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Planetary “Alignments”

April 21, 2022December 28, 2022 Anthony Perkic

Ever so often, you hear news about planetary alignments in the sky, and there is a good reason for it – several of the brightest planets are appearing to be aligned in the sky, or IN LINE with each other … Continue reading Planetary “Alignments”

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How I Converted My Visual Telescope Into an Imaging Setup

August 30, 2021September 15, 2021 Anthony Perkic

A telescope where the parts around it change, but the telescope stays the same! Continue reading How I Converted My Visual Telescope Into an Imaging Setup

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What’s Above Us – March 2021 Sky Report

March 2, 2021March 2, 2021 Anthony Perkic

Your transitional sky… Continue reading What’s Above Us – March 2021 Sky Report

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Ideal Stargazing Spots in Southern California… For People Who Don’t Want to Go Too Far From the Cities…

February 16, 2021May 26, 2024 Anthony Perkic

Because some people don’t want to drive far…. Continue reading Ideal Stargazing Spots in Southern California… For People Who Don’t Want to Go Too Far From the Cities…

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What’s Above Us – February 2021 Sky Report

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 Anthony Perkic

No, February 2021 will not bring the age of Aquarius, nor will it have 7 planets visible in front of that zodiac constellation.

– Anthony Continue reading What’s Above Us – February 2021 Sky Report

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Another 10 More Astronomy Myths

January 7, 2021February 14, 2021 Anthony Perkic

A third set of astronomy myths explained and debunked by yours truly. Continue reading Another 10 More Astronomy Myths

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The Celestial Event Scale – Revised

January 1, 2021October 1, 2023 Anthony Perkic

Redid the scale, added another category and refined it. Continue reading The Celestial Event Scale – Revised

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What’s Above Us – January 2021 Sky Report

December 29, 2020December 29, 2020 Anthony Perkic

Start on a hopeful note! Continue reading What’s Above Us – January 2021 Sky Report

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Look Up! The Great Conjunction of 2020 – Jupiter and Saturn to align December 18-23!

December 11, 2020December 11, 2020 Anthony Perkic

This is a once in a life time event that you will surely NOT want to miss! From December 18-23, Jupiter and Saturn will have a close conjunction in the sky, peaking on the nights of December 20 and 21! … Continue reading Look Up! The Great Conjunction of 2020 – Jupiter and Saturn to align December 18-23!

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Look Up! Geminids Meteor Shower Peaks December 13-14

December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 Anthony Perkic

This could be the year’s best meteor shower! Continue reading Look Up! Geminids Meteor Shower Peaks December 13-14

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