SUNSET: 
Following a Moon Shadow
A partial lunar eclipse is coming on September 17th, and that little shadow is something to look forward to.
Enroll in the School of Stars
Amateur astronomers are all life-long learners — and this "back to school" time of year provides just the right motivation.
The Fiery Heart of Antares
A long-ago incident forged a connection with Antares, the topaz-colored star at the heart of the Scorpion.
Why We Look Up: Anticipation
The wait until nightfall can make observing cosmic wonders all the sweeter.
The Broadest Horizon
Many people travel to broaden their horizons; there's no broader horizon than the cosmos.
Awe in the Shadow of a Partial Eclipse
A partial eclipse — Eclipse Lite, if you will — can also offer a sense of wonder, albeit on a smaller scale than totality.
Moonshots: The Successful Failure of Peregrine One
Space is hard, even when you don’t leave the ground.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
My Stellar Love Affair with the Pleiades
When we observe the little wonders of the sky, we can form deep personal connections.
Let Your Astronomy Nerd Flag Fly!
“Space gear” lets us celebrate the night sky while the sun shining — and connect with others who want to do the same.
To the Stars, Through (or Despite) Hardship
Ad astra per aspera — to the stars through hardship. The saying applies universally, but personally, it might hit home in different ways.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
The Stars Are Waiting
Making room for astronomy in my life has felt like coming home — as if the universe has left a literal light on for me.
Cosmic Recovery
Maybe deliberate experiences of joy and awe should be standard in any post-op plan.
Taking Deep Breaths of Starlight
Amateur astronomy need not be a race through an astronomical task list, but rather a kindling of joy.
Confessions of a Photon Snob: Going Robotic
When visual astronomy isn't possible — or even when it is — robotic telescopes can make way for more stargazing.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Galaxy Quest!
When clouds get in your way, you may find consolation in knowing that the universe is still out there, waiting for your to discover it.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Cosmic Coregulation
Connection to the night sky can ease stress and give us a feeling of security.
Sucker Holes
When skies are cloudy, sucker holes may offer us a view — albeit often only a brief one — of the universe overhead.
On Burnout, the “Green Comet,” and White Dwarf Stars
With care and diligence, amateur astronomy can offer a satisfying reprieve.
Why We Look Up: Star Stuff
Why do we look up? Because we are a way for the universe to know itself; and perhaps because the universe is a way for us to know ourselves.
