by Sandy Eulitt | Feb 14, 2020 | Commercial Space Program, Life in the Universe, Space History and People, Special Events, Stargazing, Telescopes and Missions
There isn’t much about this iconic photo that hasn’t already been said. It, more than anything other than the Earthrise photo, defines our place in the Universe. It is for this reason that the photo moves me to tears every time I see it. It is also why I...
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...
by Sandy Eulitt | May 13, 2013 | Involvement, Telescopes and Astronomy Gear
For weeks, I’d been anticipating the next New Moon weekend. I’d finally learned how to set up and align my Celestron NexStar 8SE that I got at Christmastime. I’d invited the neighbors over for several “star parties” in the street outside...
by Sandy Eulitt | Apr 23, 2013 | Involvement, The Sky Tonight
The spring constellations of Virgo, Leo, Corvus, Beehive Cluster, Cancer, and Arcturus revealed themselves to me the night of April 13 on Mt. Laguna. It was a truly amazing experience, as I had not had the chance to view the wonders of the universe in quite some time....
by Sandy Eulitt | Feb 22, 2012 | Involvement, The Sky Tonight
I like to walk at night. Anyone who knows me, knows this. I enjoy just getting out at the end of a day, and having the relative peace and quiet to sort my head out, go over the day, plan the next one, and just relax. Tonight I received an unexpected visitor. As I was...
