by Sandy Eulitt | Aug 18, 2023 | Regional Events, Special Events, Stargazing, Telescopes and Astronomy Gear, Telescopes and Observing Equipment, Uncategorized
The Status of Women in Astronomy: Julian Starfest 2023 Edition 13 AUGUST, 2023 Astronomy Stargazing Women Unveiling the Universe: My Journey at the Julian Star Fest Exploring Julian Star Fest: A Professional Astronomer’s Perspective Attending the Julian Star...
by Sandy Eulitt | Apr 27, 2023 | Stargazing, Telescopes and Astronomy Gear, Telescopes and Observing Equipment, The Sky Tonight
I am thrilled beyond words to finally say I have the Sky-Watcher 12″ Collapsible Dobsonian telescope with SynScan on order. A very dear client ordered one of these as a 16″ nearly two years ago, and I have been insanely jealous ever since. Sky-Watcher...
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 | 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 4, 2016 | Meteor Showers, San Diego Astronomy, Special Events, The Sky Tonight
Perseids Peak Early Friday, August 12 Looks like it is time to put in to take next Friday off, or at least call in sick. The Perseid meteor shower always peaks around 2 a.m. local time, wherever you are. If you’re one of the lucky ones who have Fridays off (some...
by Sandy Eulitt | May 15, 2016 | Manned Spaceflight, Space History and People, Space News, Special Events
Since my responsibilities teaching astronomy at Saddleback College prevented me from visiting Los Angeles to see Space Shuttle Endeavour make her way through the streets, I am planning to see this last remaining External Fuel Tank make a similar trip. Anyone want to...
