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How to View Comet PANSTARRS: A Guide for Northern Hemisphere Observers

This article is the part of a series on comets contributed by Tammy Plotner. Tammy is a professional astronomy author, President Emeritus of Warren Rupp Observatory and retired Astronomical League...

Girl Scouts Explore Science & Astronomy at Camporee

The Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles continued its year-long celebration of 100years of Girl Scouting with Camporee – a large, fun-filled outdoor camping adventure at picturesque Lake Perris, CA...

How to View Comet PANSTARRS: A Guide for Southern Hemisphere Observers

This article is the part of a series on comets contributed by Tammy Plotner. Tammy is a professional astronomy author, President Emeritus of Warren Rupp Observatory and retired Astronomical League...

Imaging the Universe with Team Celestron at AIC 2012

One of our favorite events each year is the Advanced Imaging Conference, where astroimagers from around the world gather to share techniques, show off their images, and see all the...

Exploring the Universe at 2012 Pacific Astronomy & Telescope Show

What an incredible few days it has been!  Less than 24 hours after Space Shuttle Endeavour made one final victory flight (piggybacked to a modified 747) over the City of...

Comet ISON will light up the sky

This interplanetary visitor may be the brightest comet ever. By Michael E. Bakich — Published: September 25, 2012 Comet C/2012 S1 (ISON) appears as a faint blob in this image taken at...