Tag Archives: science

The Curious Symbols of the Planets

Uncover the secrets of planetary symbols from the Sun and Moon to Pluto. These ancient glyphs blend astronomy, mythology, and alchemy, offering a cosmic language that connects science and imagination. Perfect for stargazers and anyone curious about the hidden stories behind our solar system’s worlds.

How a Denver Blizzard Inspired My Stargazing Journey

On Christmas Eve 1982, Denver’s great blizzard buried the city in snow—and sparked my fascination with the stars. Finding an old astronomy book changed everything, inspiring decades of stargazing adventures. From Saturn to the Milky Way, this story reflects how quiet winter nights can open a lifelong journey across the universe.

From Park Bench to Stardust: Spotting Comet Hale‑Bopp in 1997

Experience the magic of Comet Hale-Bopp through my personal story of a clear March night in Colorado Springs. From capturing the comet on 35 mm film to witnessing its dazzling tail without a telescope, this reflection celebrates the fleeting beauty of great comets and the lifelong wonder they inspire.

August Nights Under the Perseid Meteor Shower

Each August night, the Perseid Meteor Shower turned our Denver street into a cathedral of stars. We’d sprawl on blankets, count meteors, and gaze at galaxies through a small telescope—moments that sparked a lifelong love of stargazing and amateur astronomy. August Nights is a journey through memory, friendship, and the timeless wonder of the summer sky.

Lenses of Legacy: Great Telescopes that Opened Our Eyes to the Heavens

From Galileo’s first refractor to the mighty Hale Telescope, these ten historic telescopes reshaped how humans see the universe. Discover how Galileo’s spyglass revealed the moons of Jupiter, Herschel’s backyard telescope found Uranus, and the Hooker Telescope proved the universe is expanding. Explore the legacy of instruments that paved the way for modern astronomy and continue to inspire stargazers worldwide.

NGC 2419: The Intergalactic Wanderer in Lynx

NGC 2419, known as The Intergalactic Wanderer, captivates with its extraordinary isolation, sitting 300,000 light-years from the Milky Way yet still bound to it. This magnificent cluster, containing hundreds of thousands of stars, may even be remnants of a lost dwarf galaxy, a testament to the universe’s boundless beauty and mystery.