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Campfire Becomes Sun With Orbiting Planets
Group activity around "campfire" simulates the zodiac and earth's motion. From Big Dipper find Polaris, Arcturus, and Corona Borealis.
Sep 29, 20243 min read


Predict and Record Your Corona
The crowning moment of a solar eclipse is literally the corona, derived from the Latin word for wreath or crown. During totality when...
Apr 2, 20242 min read


Sunny Sidewalk 'Stronomy
Take to the streets, friends. As the sun nears maximum activity in its eleven-year cycle, sunspots have been frequent and large. Don't...
Feb 24, 20242 min read

Eclipse-2024 Promotion
A one-page flyer linking to my Eclipse-2024 page shows the landing site, the QR Code, and the URL. You are welcome to share the...
Feb 15, 20241 min read

Solar Eclipse Countdown Begins
The April 8 total solar eclipse in 2024 is about a year away. Start planning now for the celestial spectacle. Maps and resources from...
Mar 21, 20232 min read


Friday at a Star Party
Even the approach to the 2022 Michiana Star Party was sublime, as a dirt road dappled in sunlight set the stage. And then you arrive at...
Jun 12, 20224 min read


First Solargraph From La Casa de Amistad
A rooftop solargraph on La Casa de Amistad captured unimpeded solar arcs, revealing the path of the sun from January to June. ...
Jun 6, 20221 min read

Watch Space Station Bisect Moon--Repeatedly
You've seen pictures of the International Space Station (ISS), but have you ever actually seen it? If you can steady on the moon with a...
Nov 25, 20192 min read

Transit of Mercury on November 11
On Monday, November 11, 2019, the planet Mercury does a marathon dash across the face of the sun. It takes awhile --about five and a...
Oct 29, 20193 min read


Solar Path Over The Wetlands
Stacked solargraph cans overlooking the Galien River Marsh in New Buffalo Township, MI, yielded two images when recovered in June 2019. ...
Jul 3, 20191 min read