A few days ago, I was able to capture the supermoon even though it was cloudy! This image of the moon consists of one high exposure for the colors in the clouds and one low exposure for the details on the moon. At least in Vegas, there was no sign of the Moon being pink, […]
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Thor’s Helmet Nebula
Thor’s Helmet, also known as NGC 2359, is an emission nebula located in the constellation Canis Major. Its unique helmet shape and two horn-like features make this nebula resemble one of the most famous Marvel Avengers Thor, hence the name.Personally, its cool name and unique aqua color make it one of my favorite nebulas to […]
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Solar “Prominences” of the Sun
Solar prominences are dense clouds of ionized gas projecting from the Sun’s surface, known as the chromosphere. The chromosphere of the Sun covers all of its surface and can reach temperatures of over 36,000 degrees F. Although not to be confused with solar flares, they look like large extensions of the Sun’s surface, as shown […]
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Jupiter and Its Great Red Spot
Jupiter is the fifth and largest planet from the Sun. It is a gas giant, meaning that it is completely made of a mixture of hydrogen and helium gas! The Great Red Spot, as shown in the picture, is a massive storm that has been brewing for over 340 years. This storm produces wind speeds […]
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The Pleiades Star Cluster
The Pleiades Star Cluster, also known as M45 or the Seven Sisters, is an open star cluster located in the constellation Taurus. Because it is only around 44 light years away , it is the brightest Messier object in the sky and can be seen from almost everywhere on Earth. In many locations, the Seven […]
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Nevada Governor Signs Bill to Protect Dark Skies
Great news! The governor of Nevada, Steve Sisolak, signed a new bill that protects our dark skies and raises awareness about the harmful effects of light pollution. This is a huge step towards promoting the health of animals and opens up many opportunities for outdoor recreation. I am grateful that I was able to participate […]
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First Astronomy 4 Kids Presentation
We had our first event with a local elementary school. Click here to learn more!
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What is A Galaxy?
According to NASA, a galaxy is a large collection of dust, gas, billions of stars, and solar systems that are all held together by gravity. For example, our solar system is located within the Milky Way galaxy, which is estimated to hold over 100 billion stars. This category will focus on some of the most […]
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A star is a bright object made of gas that can be found all throughout the night sky. Of the trillions of stars we can see, this category will focus on the brightest and most colorful stars in the night sky.
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Andromeda Galaxy
Andromeda Galaxy, also known as M31, is the closest spiral galaxy to the Milky Way and can be seen with your naked eye in dark areas. Click here to learn more about Andromeda Galaxy and for the weekly fun fact!.
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