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Pluto – 134340

Pluto – 134340

Sep 1, 2025

If there was ever an object in the solar system that had astronomers confused, it was Pluto. At first their consensus was that it was a planet; then they decided it was not. The New Horizons spacecraft was supposed to answer questions and solve mysteries about this mysterious object, but when it flew past Pluto at about 31,000 mph, it uncovered more mysterious things…

Warbler Word Search

Warbler Word Search

Sep 1, 2025

Can you find all thirty-six warbler species hidden in this puzzle?

Binocular Observing

Binocular Observing

Sep 1, 2025

I always carry my binoculars when I’m out under the stars, even when I’m primarily using a telescope. Over the years, I’ve discovered that even a modest handheld binocular like the Vortex Viper HD 10×42 I use can reveal a wide range…

Saving Seeds

Saving Seeds

Sep 1, 2025

Saving seeds from my favorite varieties has become an inexpensive way to get those armloads of flowers and buckets of veggies each summer without buying dozens of seed packets…

Zooming to New Heights

Zooming to New Heights

Sep 1, 2025

Several years back, my brother bought me my latest lens as a surprise birthday gift after I mentioned that I was considering a lens suitable for capturing larger sizes of the moon. Little did I know that it would be that lens which would catapult my photography to new heights…

Lyra

Lyra

Aug 1, 2025

Lyra, the Harp, is a small constellation that lies almost straight overhead on August evenings in the mid-northern latitudes…