by Sandy Eulitt | Aug 10, 2015 | Meteor Showers, The Sky Tonight
Perseid Meteor Shower at New Moon The 2015 Perseid Meteor Shower is expected to be better than its been in years, due to the New Moon on Thursday, August 13, 2015. Perseid Meteor Shower 2015 from CNN The Perseid Meteor Shower normally peaks the night of August 11-12....
by Sandy Eulitt | Jun 15, 2015 | Manned Spaceflight, Regional Events, Space History and People, Special Events
Congratulations James Lovell!!!! I had the very great honor of meeting, and getting a picture with, Mr. Lovell at the San Diego Air and Space Museum 40th anniversary celebration of Apollo 8. He is such a kind and gracious man with his fans. There is a picture of me...
by Sandy Eulitt | Jun 4, 2015 | Regional Events, San Diego Astronomy, Telescopes and Observing Equipment, The Sky Tonight
I love this thing! This would save so much packing for a stargazing, night sky tour, star party, or meteor shower. Instead of packing a bed AND a chair AND a tent, just pack this. I wish I’d had it when I was out in Anza Borrego desert watching the Perseid...
by Sandy Eulitt | Jun 1, 2015 | Manned Spaceflight, Regional Events, San Diego Astronomy, Space History and People, Special Events
Well, isn’t this cool? And, since I missed watching Endeavour navigate the streets of LA in Oct., 2012, I will have to prioritize seeing the external fuel tank’s trek sometime early next year. I have always wanted to see one of these tanks up close. I saw...
by Sandy Eulitt | May 31, 2015 | Manned Spaceflight, Space Societies
Congratulations to all those who participated in this year’s Mars Society Rover Challenge, and those who conduct critical research through the Mars Desert Research Station. Both are important components to solving the problem of humans living on Mars for a long...
by Sandy Eulitt | Apr 29, 2015 | Telescopes and Astronomy Gear, The Sky Tonight
Most who know me know that I joke around about being a late night streetwalker. I love my nighttime walks, particularly when the skies are clear, and the temps are cool. Tonight was one of those truly perfect evenings here in San Diego. Amazingly clear, with the Moon...