Articles – Page 4 – The Garden Astronomer

Wherever You May Roam: Milky Way in the Florida Keys

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.

Learn about the Palomar Observatory and the Hale Telescope. Article includes original photos and video from a personal visit in 2018.