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 | 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 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 | Sep 15, 2012 | Archive, Involvement, The Sky Tonight
Looking West Southwest at sunset local time tonight, you should see Mars and Saturn right near each other and just above the horizon. A pair of binoculars might enable you to see some features, or one of Saturn’s rings. New Moon also begins at 7:10 pm local...
