May Guest Post: Stars in Our Skies
As the sun climbs higher into the sky with each passing day of spring, it’s starting to get warm enough to really enjoy stargazing without having to bundle up against the cold. And this month’s narrative highlights a prime region of the celestial sphere that hopefully will instill a desire to at least give it an upward glance.
Exploring the Flora and Fauna of Asterisk Observatory
The world around us is full of wonders, and sometimes, all it takes is a quiet stroll to discover them. The cosmos around us is also full of wonders, and I’d love to share both the things we see looking up as well as the things we see looking down with you during your visit to the Asterisk Observatory!
Dark Sky Learning Lab
Timed perfectly to coincide with Earth Day and the Lyrid meteor shower, Travel Oregon and Visit Central Oregon hosted the Dark Sky Learning Lab at the Brasada Ranch earlier this week
April Guest Post: Stars in Our Skies
There is a small constellation of late winter/early spring that is often overlooked by sky watchers. Procyon is this constellation’s brightest star (seventh brightest in the entire sky), which marks the eastern-most vertex of the Winter Triangle. Yes, we’re referring to none other than Canis Minor, the smaller of Orion’s two hunting dogs.
Discover the Night Sky: A Guided Stargazing Experience in Central Oregon
Imagine cozying up under the stars, learning about the constellations, planets, and distant galaxies while enjoying the tranquility of Central Oregon's High Desert landscape.
March Guest Post: Stars Over Sisters
The featured constellation for March is Puppis, a large grouping of stars that resides on the celestial sphere’s southern hemisphere.