Articles – Page 3 – The Garden Astronomer

A Hole in the Desert: My Trip to the Barringer Crater

Journey to Arizona’s Barringer Crater to trace the impact of a 50,000-year-old meteorite and explore the raw, ancient power of a cosmic collision.

Learn about the celestial “angels” of It’s a Wonderful Life through the galaxies of Stephan’s Quintet in this personal reflection on cosmic wonder.

Discover how two sisters blend astronomy and perfumery to capture the cosmos in a bottle, tracing a lifetime of starlit memories and inspiration.

Trace a lifetime of stargazing from the Florida Keys, where the Milky Way shines over tropical waters in a personal reflection on cosmic wonder.

Join me on a summer backyard adventure to discover stars of all colors.

A curated collection of favorite astronomy books, guides, and mobile apps for the backyard observer.

Trace a lifetime of stargazing at Lowell Observatory in Arizona, from Clyde Tombaugh’s discovery of Pluto to the legacy of Robert Burnham Jr.

A backyard astronomer is reminded of the old adage “keep looking up,” even when clouds blanket the rich winter skies in the Pacific Northwest.