by Sandy Eulitt | Aug 21, 2015 | Extrasolar Planets, Life in the Universe, San Diego Astronomy, Telescopes and Missions, The Sky Tonight
Search for ET enabled by Dr. Seth Shostak I have long admired Dr. Shostak. To get to do the kind of work he does would be, I think, just about the most fun you could ever have. I had the pleasure of meeting Seth in July, 2009 as part of the Southern California...
by Sandy Eulitt | Aug 21, 2015 | Space Tourism, Telescopes and Missions, Telescopes and Observing Equipment, The Sky Tonight
It is too bad that the Large Magellanic Cloud is not visible from the Northern Hemisphere, as it would be fantastic to take SkyClops (TM) out to observe it. The LMC is a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way, and it is only observable from Southern hemisphere latitudes,...
by Sandy Eulitt | Aug 13, 2015 | Regional Events, San Diego Astronomy, Special Events, The Sky Tonight
Thunderstorms expected on Julian Starfest Opening Day With the gates opening at Julian Starfest this afternoon, it appears that Mother Nature doesn’t want people stargazing this weekend. For those not in the know, Julian Starfest is a San Diego Astronomy event...
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 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 | 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...