A Night Out With the Cosmic Wild Ducks
Catching the view through the telescopes, and a communal vibe, at the monthly stargazing meetup at Rush Ranch in Solano County.
Category: Astronomy
Summer 2024 Almanac: Meteors, Tree Fog, and Katydid Romance
Some happenings enigmatic or unnoticed—and some that can't be unseen.
An Astronomer’s Guide to the City
You may be surprised to learn that a telescope is not a requisite piece of gear for astrophotography. A DSLR camera and lens can be a great foundation.
Fall 2023 Almanac: Condors, Cones, and Raccoons
When you’re the biggest bird in North America, it takes a little while to grow up. Illustrations by Jane Kim.
The Lyrids Are Our First Chance to See Some Shooting Stars This Year
The story of how Earth came to be graced with this meteor shower starts at the birth of the universe, with a dirty snowball.
At This Sonoma Park, You Can Walk to Pluto
If you’re looking to combine a stunning walk with a deeper contemplation of the cosmos, the PlanetWalk Trail, in Sonoma County’s Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, fits the bill.
