On the morning of March 23, 2016, providing the skies are clear, we’ll have a chance to see a subtle eclipse of the moon. Although it won’t be anything spectacular, observant people will be able to see a faint shadow brushing across the moon. It’ll be visible across North America, and here in Kindersley we’ll… Continue reading Moon Eclipse This Week
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Lunar Photography Tips
Photographing the moon can be exasperating. You’re feeling inspired by the stunning beauty of the full moon, and you want to capture it. You get out your camera, compose your shot, press the shutter, and—argh. All you have to show for it is a small white dot in the middle of a black background. So… Continue reading Lunar Photography Tips
Arcturus and Spica
“Follow the arc to Arcturus, and then speed to Spica.” If you’ve ever heard a star-gazer muttering that under their breath, and wondered what kind of nonsense they were talking about—you’re not alone. But in this week’s article, you can find out the sense behind that phrase for yourself, and use it to identify one… Continue reading Arcturus and Spica