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 | 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 | Sep 3, 2015 | Involvement, Regional Events, San Diego Astronomy, Special Events, The Sky Tonight
Supermoon Eclipse 2015 There will be a total eclipse of the Moon, visible from San Diego in the eastern sky. The Moon will lie 14° above the horizon at the midpoint of the eclipse. The Moon will be totally eclipsed from 19:12 until 20:23, and there will be a partial...
by Sandy Eulitt | Sep 2, 2015 | Regional Events, San Diego Astronomy, Special Events, Stargazing, The Sky Tonight
Stellar Experiences will do a community event in conjunction with White House Astronomy Night. Stay tuned for more event details. https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2015/08/21/white-house-astronomy-night-celebration-science-technology-and-space
by Sandy Eulitt | Aug 28, 2015 | International Dark Sky Site, San Diego Astronomy, The Sky Tonight
Doesn’t this International Dark Sky Site location sound heavenly? Only a day’s drive from San Diego, it seems like a place I could happily live. What about you? http://darksky.org/rediscovering-the-night-sky-in-middle-age/
