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Gazing into the depths of the night sky, where distances are measured not in miles but in light years, it’s easy to feel that everything is impossibly far…
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With the onset of autumn, the natural scenery changes. From the vibrant fall leaf change at Black Canyon National Park to the changing constellations up…
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A few months ago, we toured the Galactic Menagerie in the sky. Today, let’s take flight and do some birdwatching!There are nine avian (bird)…
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Long, dark winter nights are upon us, and while we may be dreaming of sunnier days, we must not forget that winter brings the stars to our doorstep. With…
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There are 88 defined constellations. More than half of these are animals.While some animal constellations are visible year round in western Colorado,…
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As we welcome in a New Year, let’s explore the astronomical wonders that we can see from the Western Slope during 2018.From tonight through March, the…
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Trying to find the official constellations can be a challenge, but most of us saw shapes in the clouds without even trying as children. In the same way,…
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My earliest memory of the night sky begins with the nursery rhyme:Star light, Star Bright,First Star I see tonight.I wish I may, I wish I might,Have the…
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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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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…