Bob King

About Bob King I've been a skywatcher and amateur astronomer since childhood. I'm also a long-time member of the American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO), write the Astro Bob blog and am the author of three books: Night Sky with the Naked Eye (2016); Wonders of the Night Sky You Must See Before You Die (2018) and Urban Legends from Space (2019). The universe invites us on an adventure every single night. All we need to do is look up.

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Celestial News & Events

Summer Quest for Noctilucent Clouds

Noctilucent clouds form at the boundary between Earth and space. Their electric blue billows incite the imagination and inspire us to keep watch at dusk for their arrival.

By: Bob King June 19, 2014

Explore the Night with Bob King

Comet PanSTARRS Keeps Getting Better

Since C/2012 K1's discovery two years ago, this first-time visitor from the outer solar system has brightened steadily and is now within reach of a small telescope and even binoculars.

By: Bob King June 11, 2014

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Summer Quest for Noctilucent Clouds

Comet PanSTARRS Keeps Getting Better

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