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Lowell Observatory

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

Posted byWayne McGrawMarch 24, 2023February 3, 2026Posted inArticlesTags:telescopes, travel3 Comments on Lowell Observatory

Through the Skylight

Skylight in a house at night with stars in the middle.

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

Posted byWayne McGrawDecember 23, 2022March 4, 2026Posted inArticlesTags:storiesLeave a comment on Through the Skylight

Palomar Observatory

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

Posted byWayne McGrawNovember 5, 2022June 10, 2023Posted inArticlesTags:telescopes, travel2 Comments on Palomar Observatory

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