Summer observing! Stargazing has its solitary phase—just you and the stars, and its social phase—fellow observers, groups, and star parties.…
Browsing: Skywatch with Bill Irwin
Summer 2021 By the time you read this, the summer season will be approaching. That means passing through the brightest…
There are four general ways we can observe the stars. Ideally, starting with your naked eye. In the Cariboo, when…
Normally, I avoid deep sky observing around the full moon. It takes centre stage, washing out all the faint fuzzies.…
The Bells Lake Observatory is about 600 ft from our home. Behind the observatory and to the sides are forested…
By the time this issue comes out, the summer season will be rolling in. The smoke of recent years has…
At the time of writing this we are having a real cold snap. Often it is clear at night during…
By Bill Irwin – This article covers June, July, and August. It’s about time, astronomy is totally married to it,…
By Bill Irwin – I suppose, like your parents waiting up when you’ve been out late, it’s time for us…
By Bill Irwin – Well, did Santa leave a long slender package hiding a telescope under the tree? Or maybe…