Celestial Solar System Blog

The Solar System And Celestial Bodies

Wed, 20 Aug 2014 16:42:35 -0400

Take a trip through the solar system. Grab a star chart and head to a dark spot.

Planetarium Software For Your Computer

Mon, 24 Feb 2014 18:25:59 -0500

Starry Night planetarium software for the backyard stargazer

Software

Thu, 20 Feb 2014 22:08:33 -0500

If you've been thinking about planetarium software check out 3d Astronomer! It's a robust downloadable product for $49.95. I'll be adding it to my planetarium page soon, it is that good.

Star Gazing A Night With The Sky

Tue, 18 Feb 2014 21:18:22 -0500

Want to spend a night star gazing? Just Look Up

Celestial Bodies And Objects

Wed, 12 Feb 2014 17:08:51 -0500

Celestial bodies for the backyard stargazers in and out of the solar system

The Constellation Hercules

Mon, 10 Feb 2014 22:21:11 -0500

The Mighty Constellation Hercules

The Eighty-Eight Constellations

Mon, 10 Feb 2014 22:16:59 -0500

An Alphabetical List Of The Constellations

Draco Constellation Of A Dragon

Mon, 10 Feb 2014 22:15:01 -0500

Stars and sights in the Draco constellation

Moons Of The Solar System

Mon, 10 Feb 2014 18:57:54 -0500

Getting A Look At The Moons And Other Natural Satellites

Moons of Neptune

Mon, 10 Feb 2014 17:48:18 -0500

The Moons Of Neptune, Including Triton

constellation pictures

Mon, 3 Feb 2014 18:20:05 -0500

added new "naked-eye" pictures to my constellations. These are courtesy of www.allthesky.com and you should check out their website as well. Pictures show how the sky looks if you were backyard stargazing. Constellations are also outlined.

The Lyra Constellation

Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:29:35 -0500

Mythology and viewing infomation on the Lyra Constellation

Meteoroid, Meteor, Meteorite And The Differences

Tue, 21 Jan 2014 17:59:50 -0500

Meteoroids are bits of space debris that can become special to backyard stargazers.

List Of Annual Meteor Showers

Tue, 21 Jan 2014 17:57:20 -0500

Thinking of checking out meteor showers, then you need this list.

In Time For The Holidays!

Tue, 17 Dec 2013 23:03:36 -0500

Get your new Orion telescope delivered by Christmas Eve! http://www.telescope.com/home.jsp

Dobsonian Telescope For The new Stargazer

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 14:38:58 -0400

My recommendation for a reflector telescope is the Dobsonian telescope.

Cygnus Constellation Of The Swan

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 18:26:53 -0400

The Cygnus constellation was never an ugly duckling for the backyard stargazer

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Thu, 29 Aug 2013 17:44:34 -0400

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Book Passage Aboard Carina Constellation

Wed, 14 Aug 2013 18:46:26 -0400

When you sail the sky on the carina constellation there is plenty to see.

New From Orion

Fri, 9 Aug 2013 14:49:39 -0400

Orion StarBlast 80mm AutoTracker Refractor Telescope

Perseid Meteor Shower

Thu, 8 Aug 2013 16:59:54 -0400

This week-end the Perseids ramp up with a peak on 08/12. The Perseids are one of the brightest and most active meteor showers annually. With a radiant in the constellation Perseus if you have good visibility of this constellation you can have a viewing treat. The Perseids can show about 100 meteors an hour.

Sirius The Night's Brightest Star

Sun, 7 Jul 2013 01:59:13 -0400

The brightest star in the night sky is the "Dog Star" Sirius

The North Star Polaris, Leading The Way

Sun, 7 Jul 2013 01:58:37 -0400

Stargazing above the equator? Make sure to check out the North Star

planets in the Solar System

Sun, 7 Jul 2013 01:57:20 -0400

The backyard stargazers guide to getting out and seeing the planets of the Solar System

The 12 Zodiac Constellations

Sun, 7 Jul 2013 01:56:42 -0400

The backyard stargazers view to the 12 zodiac constellations in the night sky.

Supermoon

Sun, 23 Jun 2013 16:12:29 -0400

If you have clear skies tonight, get out and see the perigee moon. This is the full Moon at its closest approach to Earth. The Moon will appear larger and brighter.

Buying Astronomy Telescopes

Fri, 21 Jun 2013 06:26:16 -0400

Before you buy astronomy telescopes, consider these factors

Reflector Telescope Pre-buying Guide

Fri, 21 Jun 2013 06:22:38 -0400

Before you buy a reflector telescope, check this guide

Moons Of Saturn Are Plenty For The Stargazer

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:31:23 -0400

Get out the telescope to see the moons of saturn and the wonderful rings

Capricorn Constellation The Tenth Zodiac Sign

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:55:15 -0400

Unfortunately For The Capricorn Constellation It's Not A Viewing Horn Of Plenty

Andromeda Constellation

Sun, 9 Jun 2013 12:44:09 -0400

What To See In The Andromeda Constellation

Bootes Constellation

Sun, 9 Jun 2013 12:37:01 -0400

The Bootes constellation does a bit of everything. Farmer, hunter, inventor

Little Dipper Constellation

Sun, 9 Jun 2013 12:33:04 -0400

Ursa Minor The Little Dipper

Refractor Telescope Recommendations

Thu, 6 Jun 2013 20:05:36 -0400

My refractor telescope recommendations for the first time buyer

Your Refracting Telescope Things To Consider Before You Buy

Tue, 4 Jun 2013 19:47:46 -0400

Backyard stargazers guide to purchasing a refracting telescope

Uranus moons and the backyard stargazer

Thu, 30 May 2013 11:22:21 -0400

Uranus moons are small and not very bright. A challenge for the backyard stargazer

Saturns Moons For The Backyard Stargazer

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:51:03 -0400

Titan leads Saturns moons into view

Jupiters Moons...See What Galileo Saw

Sat, 18 May 2013 01:25:08 -0400

Check out Jupiters moons. The first objects found by telescope in space

Moons of Mars

Mon, 13 May 2013 23:41:12 -0400

You might not be able to find them, but they're there. the moons of Mars

Saturn At Opposition

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:11:10 -0400

The planet Saturn is at opposition on 4/28 and will be bright in the southern sky. If you get a chance during the next few weeks get out and view this amazing sight. Check out this video from The Weather Channel.

Libra Constellation Keeping Things Even

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:39:47 -0400

The Libra Constellation Balancing The Cosmos

Orion Constellation Of The Hunter

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:58:50 -0400

Going Hunting With The Orion Constellation

Canis Major Is A Bright Dog

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:30:02 -0400

Are you Sirius? Canis Major is.

Earths Moon A Backyard Stargazers View

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:27:16 -0400

The brightest object in the night sky, Earths Moon deserves more than a casual glance

Virgo constellation...Sign Of Rebirth

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:10:45 -0400

The maiden of the Virgo constellation returns in May bringing warmth and glory after her stay in the Underworld.

Taurus Constellation Of The Bull

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:00:48 -0400

Some Stargazing Facts And Mythology Of The Taurus Constellation

The Eight Moon Phases

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:48:57 -0400

Understanding The Moon Phases

Crux The Southern Cross Constellation

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:28:30 -0400

Crux Pointing The Way South

The Planet Mars

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 22:18:21 -0500

The Red Planet Mars

The planet Neptune

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:16:35 -0500

Some Views Of Neptune The Planet