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Solar Eclipses

October 27, 2018April 23, 2024 Anthony Perkic

Everything you should know about Solar Eclipses! Continue reading Solar Eclipses

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Magnification Viewing Guide for Telescopes

October 16, 2018December 1, 2023 Anthony Perkic

What magnification brings out the best views? Read on to find out. Continue reading Magnification Viewing Guide for Telescopes

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2020 Celestial Events over North America

October 13, 2018November 5, 2019 Anthony Perkic

The 2020 Planetary Dance Party! Continue reading 2020 Celestial Events over North America

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What is “M” This and “NGC” That? And Why do Comets Have Weird Names?!

October 13, 2018August 3, 2024 Anthony Perkic

If you’re into astronomy, you have seen a combination of these letters with numbers. Many have heard “M 42” or “NGC 861”, and of course don’t know what they are or what they mean. In short, it’s simply how deep … Continue reading What is “M” This and “NGC” That? And Why do Comets Have Weird Names?!

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Using the Big Dipper as a Sign Post

October 11, 2018 Anthony Perkic

Learn how to use the Big Dipper to navigate the sky! Continue reading Using the Big Dipper as a Sign Post

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The Winter Sky

October 10, 2018February 20, 2021 Anthony Perkic

The winter sky contains the most bright stars out of any season! Continue reading The Winter Sky

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A Guide to Meteor Showers

October 9, 2018April 22, 2022 Anthony Perkic

Here is my guide on viewing meteor showers! Continue reading A Guide to Meteor Showers

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The Northern Autumn Sky

October 2, 2018October 10, 2018 Anthony Perkic

The cool thing about the autumn sky is the constellations all connected with Perseus from Greek mythology. Continue reading The Northern Autumn Sky

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Why Your Zodiac Sign May be Wrong!

October 1, 2018June 10, 2021 Anthony Perkic

I didn’t change the dates. NASA didn’t change them. The Earth did! Blame the Earth! Continue reading Why Your Zodiac Sign May be Wrong!

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The Spring Sky

September 27, 2018February 18, 2021 Anthony Perkic

We’re looking into intergalactic space! Continue reading The Spring Sky

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