by Sandy Eulitt | Nov 30, 2019 | Comets, San Diego Astronomy, Special Events, Stargazing, The Sky Tonight
Looks like I’m going to have to put December 8 on the calendar and break out a telescope. I hope the roads will be passable in and around Mt. Laguna, as that is probably where I will head for observing. I wonder how this will compare with Hale Bopp from 1997....
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 | 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...
