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Oct 242 min read
Voting Guide for Catholics
How should faith influence Catholics in the 2024 election? The principles of Catholic social teaching offer guidance, as described by...
Oct 241 min read
Six Clear Nights With Comet
A spate of good weather coincided with the appearance of Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, allowing me to photograph the celestial interloper over...
Oct 172 min read
Evening Comet and More
Quick. With a cell phone camera or binoculars you can find and enjoy a comet in the western sky after sunset in mid-October, 2024. On a...
Jul 232 min read
Pathway to Ecological Citizenship & Spirituality
Act on science and faith when confronting modern climate realities. A free two-part workshop on September 11 & 18, 2024, teaches "how to...
Jul 92 min read
3 Minutes Opposing Solar Moratorium
During the St. Joseph County Council meeting on July 10, 2024 when the public is allowed to speak, I intend to use my allotted three...
Jun 174 min read
Photograph a New Star
Astronomers predict a new naked-eye star will emerge in the night sky in 2024. While the star may be newly visible to you and me, the...
Apr 211 min read
Re-Use Solar Shades
If you have protective eyewear from the recent solar eclipse, you have at least three leading options to get further use out of your...
Apr 112 min read
Eclipse Serendipity
Perhaps the most profound moment of serendipity from the 2024 solar eclipse came to me in the silence of a church pew. My mindset was in...
Apr 81 min read
Eclipse Day Site: Carmel, IN
Setting up in Coxhall Gardens, a Hamilton County park in Carmel, IN. Look for three telescopes with different filters, several mounted...
Apr 41 min read
Frame Your Foil--A Quick Souvenir
Elevate your eclipse experience by projecting a personalized message written in the sun. If you're looking for a last-minute eclipse...