i put Venus on Far Side for the title of yesterday's post, but never explained why.  if you check the ephemeris you will see that venus ...

I did't get up till first light today, 6am; so i missed finding more stars in Ophiuchus or Herculis, but i did take a new step in my vie...

 I managed to get up at 4 this morning and take advantage of the moonless, cloudless predawn veiwing opportunity.  I'm trying to locate ...

Yesterday was kind of a weird day. i expected some sort of challenge, but the urge to take offense and put up a righteous defense still took...

I love each of my customers for a different reason.  the one i clean today is every other week.  he lives alone, keeps a very clean, comfort...

In November the muted Moon will turn from the bottom of the valley of diminished amplitude and begin its 9 year return to maximum.   Mo...

This screenshot is for Oct 6, 2015 and I think it shows the Earth lined up with the Sun and the Galactic North Pole.    ...