SUNSET: 
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.
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.
Under Uncooperative Skies
An abundance of astro images can make up (a little) for cloudy skies and other things in life that may keep us from observing.
Beware the Astronomy Habit
Why do you look up? Maybe there was something that initially drew you out to the stars...and maybe now it's a habit of the best kind.
Stellar Confidence: On Impostor Syndrome in Amateur Astronomy
Self-doubt is powerful, but it's no match for the stars — as long as you keep heading outside after dark and looking up.
Summer Insomnia
Long, hot days mean sleepless nights for stargazers, but it's worth it for the magic that happens under a dark, cool sky.
Lunaphiles, Unite!
The Moon is our most obvious and immediate celestial companion. For many stargazers, the Moon was our first astronomical love.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
In Praise of Small-Scope Astronomy
Many an amateur astronomer has desired a bigger telescope, but sometimes it's worth taking a moment to appreciate what we have.
Starlit Legacy
Share the joy of stargazing and become part of the legacy of astronomy.
Relief for What Ails You
We’re drawn to the night sky for different reasons. Wonder. Joy. Discovery. And sometimes, for relief.
The Comfort and Delight of Celestial “Reruns”
Seeing the same target again has the comfort of a beloved rerun, while offering the opportunity for new discoveries.
