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Category Archives: Solar System
Blood Moon: March 2025 Lunar Eclipse
This post covers my observation of Lunar Eclipse in March 2025. In the deep stillness of this early morning, the last sliver of white on the moon turns a copper red, marking the first time in many years that I’ve watched a total lunar eclipse. Photos included.
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Graces Autumn Skies
This comet, first discovered by astronomers from the Tsuchinshan Observatory in China and the ATLAS survey in Hawaii, promised to be one of the brightest comets since Neowise. And sure enough, it actually got a little brighter than Neowise.
Jupiter: King of the Nighttime Sky
Jupiter is not just a planet. It’s a dreamland of astronomical proportions. From its giant storms to its mysterious moons, something about Jupiter captures our imagination and fuels our sense of wonder. I show what the planet looks like through a backyard scope and includes an astrophoto of the planet using a DSLR camera.
The Sun: Our Powerhouse
Our Sun, situated at the center of our solar system, serves as the gravitational anchor around which Earth and other celestial bodies revolve. Right now it is experiencing great solar activity.
Ceres: The Largest Object in the Asteroid Belt
Ceres is a dwarf planet located in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. It is the largest object in the asteroid belt. Giuseppe Piazzi discovered Ceres on January 1, 1801.
The Green Comet of 2023 (C/2022 E3 ZTF)
Just when I thought it would be many years for another bright comet to appear after 2020’s Neowise, Comet ZTF arrived on the scene in early 2023. The comet is known as C/2022 E3 ZTF.
Finding Neptune: Viewing My Favorite Planet for the First Time
The fuzzy sapphire floating on the firmament was finally mine.
The Garden Astronomer 