As is the case in so many scientific ventures, women's contributions get glossed over. … [Read more...]

Is Oumuamua a harbinger of extraterrestrial life? I wonder what the origins of the name are, or if astronomers just made this up. To me, the first picture of the object looks like The Ribbon from Star … [Read more...]

Perseid Meteor Shower on Mt. Laguna look promising I just checked the weather forecast for San Diego's Mt. Laguna for Thursday night and Friday morning, it it says, "Excellent for stargazing." See … [Read more...]