One of my favourite star clusters resides high overhead in our winter sky. In fact, it is always in our sky, for our viewing pleasure, […]
The Double Cluster – Stellar beauties from a distant spiral arm Read More »
When a budding interest in astronomy is pursued with even a cursory investigation into the nature of our cosmos, one quickly comes to the realization
A Vast and awesome Universe – Understanding cosmic distance through analogy Read More »
The sky is clear and I do not have to work tomorrow. At about 6 p.m., I put my gear out and start to get
Sidetracked by Saturn Read More »
Cygnus, the flying swan, is a very important constellation to amateur astronomers that live in this magical northern land of ours. Also referred to as
Cygnus And The Swans Of Fall Read More »
Welcome to 2009, the International Year of Astronomy. This event celebrates Galileo’s first look at the night sky with a telescope, over 400 years ago.
Calling all Yukon Amateur Astronomers! Read More »
It is Friday evening, the sky is crystal clear and the temperature is a balmy –23 degrees. Add to that a 30-kilometre wind from the
Those Frosty Night Skies Read More »
The month of May is a time of furious activity for Northern amateur astronomers. We are closing in on the time when the night sky
Springtime Star Party: The Clock is Ticking Read More »
October is an amazing month for amateur astronomers. Summer constellations like Cygnus, Lyra, Hercules are slowly sinking into the horizon, and winter constellations like Andromeda,
The largest planet, the closest galaxy, and Comet Hartley 2 Read More »
Where are the Northern Lights? The answer as far as I can tell is two-fold. First, we have been pummelled with atrocious weather and, second,
Perfect Skies = Perfect Viewing Read More »
We are back from an astronomical holiday and raring to go. It is great to be back in such dark Yukon skies with no light
Comet Hartley and Starfest Read More »
Warmer temperatures motivate and promote amateur astronomy in this marvellous northern land in which we live. For example, my favourite in-town observing site is the
It’s going to be a busy season in those amazing Yukon night skies, with the possibility of three more meteor showers taking place in November.
Showers Forecast for November Read More »
The month of May brings warm weather observing – parka not required – a pleasant change of pace. It still gets frosty, though. Last weekend
So Many Stars, So Little Time Read More »
In the last few months you may have noticed an increase in Northern Lights action, with intense displays. I hope you had a chance to
The Pink Mountain Aurora Adventure Read More »
Discover the beauty of Yukon’s autumn constellations. Observe the transition from summer to winter constellations under the clear night skies.
A Feast For the Eyes in October’s Skies Read More »
