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For the latest episode of Western Slope Skies from the Black Canyon Astronomical Society, we'll learn about the bright stars of winter. Gaze to the east…
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As the holidays approach, the days shorten, bringing with them our glorious Western Slope night skies. Joining us to celebrate the season is a brilliant…
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Look low in southwest as the sky darkens in early December. That brilliant “evening star” is actually not a star, but the planet Venus. Venus is at its…
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Comet ISON has been in the news for more than a year now. Discovered in September 2012, the comet should now be visible with binoculars or a small…
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Did you know that the Big Dipper is NOT a constellation? It’s actually an asterism - a pattern of stars in the sky, much like a pattern of clouds. While…
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This is the third in a series on Women in Astronomy. Today, we meet Caroline Herschel.Caroline Herschel was born in Hanover, Germany in 1750. Her early…
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Early fall nights can be crisp, but it’s rewarding to go out after dark on these clear, moonless evenings to see some stars and constellations in our…
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The sun rises in the east each day in our western slope skies and appears to shine with constant brightness. However, we shouldn’t take the sun for…
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Just about any clear night provides an invitation to go outside and see what’s up. Some nights, however, might offer a special attraction: a meteor…
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As August began, all of the bright planets were visible in our western slope skies. Since all of our solar system planets orbit the sun, the visible…