Two Days and Two Nights at Ghost Ranch, New Mexico | May 21-23, 2023

June 10, 2023June 10, 2023 Anthony Perkic

Beautiful red rock cliffs, high desert/plateau landscape, nice dark skies with no light pollution… Toto, I don’t think we’re in the Mojave Desert anymore… Date: May 21-23, 2023 Location: Ghost Ranch, New Mexico Time 22:00-4:00 (UTC-6) Weather Periods between Clear … Continue reading Two Days and Two Nights at Ghost Ranch, New Mexico | May 21-23, 2023

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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?!