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April 13, 2021
Exploring Cracks on the Moon
Some of the more interesting lunar formation are featured this week.
March 30, 2021
Lions and Galaxies and Bears, Oh, My!
Highlights of the springtime sky in the constellations of Leo and Ursa Major.
March 23, 2021
Wading Into Lunar Seas
More interesting sights on the Moon.
March 16, 2021
Crater Hopping on the Moon
This is a great week to explore our nearest neighbor in space!
March 9, 2021
"Now let me see," the Golux said. "If you can touch the clocks and never start them, then you can start the clocks and never touch them. That's logic, as I know and use it...." -- James Thurber, "The 13 Clocks"
Time to change those pesky clocks again!
March 2, 2021
Counting Stars for Science!
Participate in the Globe at Night citizen-science program. It's easy!
Feb. 24, 2021
Reflections on "Perseverance"
A child of the "Space Age" looks at stepping off the Earth.
Feb. 16, 2021
Gazing Down on the Moon, Touching Down on Mars
You can virtually reach the Moon with a telescope, but this week we will virtually "touch" another world!
Feb. 9, 2021
A Binocular Tour of the Winter Sky
Some easy targets for binocular owners.
Jan. 26, 2021
Shadowing the Groundhog
The origins of Groundhog Day.