There are many astronomy resources on the web that help you to better understand the night sky. One of the finest is the 5 minute video from Sky & Telescope Magazine entitled SkyWeek. Hosted by associate editor Tony Flanders, I find thes...

Typical Telescope View of SaturnSaturn reaches a special moment in the sky for us Earth-bound viewers, a time when conditions are most favorable for viewing the 2nd largest planet in the Solar System in all its glory. Opposition is the t...

Lunar TerminatorAs the Moon reaches first quarter phase, I find myself drawn to the Moon's 'terminator', the line that separates dark from light. At first quarter phase (happening this week), the Moon presents Earth a very fine view of t...

Mountain Theater LectureIt's spring, and that means it's time for star parties at the Mountain Theater on Mt. Tamalpais in Marin County. Always a favorite place for stargazing, I am looking forward to being a part of the magical Saturday...