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Jan. 19, 2021
A Rainbow on the Moon?
Observing some of my favorite places on the Moon.
Dec. 15, 2020
When a Planet Meets a Planet Comin' Through the Sky
Jupiter and Saturn meet up in their closest visible conjunction since the year 1226!
Nov. 10, 2020
How Many Stars Can You Fit Into a Square?
Counting stars for science, and how to find the most distant thing you can see with your unaided eyes.
Nov. 3, 2020
Jewel Boxes in the Sky
This week we highlight some of the star clusters that abound in Cassiopeia and Perseus.