Category Archives: Objects To Observe

Summer’s Here! Summer Triangle Of Stars Just Seen..

I have just photographed the “Summer Triangle” from my driveway, using a Canon DSLR camera. The three stars are low in the East, so we can rejoice.. summer has arrived! The “Summer Triangle” is a startling asterism of three bright … Continue reading →

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Next Meteor Shower – The Orionids – October 2009

My earlier article on the Perseid Meteor shower back in August, seemed to help lots of people. So I’m going to follow the same format here for the next big shower, the Orionids. Q. What are the Orionid meteors? A. … Continue reading →

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New Comet (Lulin) To Observe This Month

A new comet enters our skies in February. Comet Lulin (2007 N3) is speeding towards the Earth, at present.  It will get closest to us on February 24th and be  less than half the Earth-Sun distance away.  Then it heads … Continue reading →

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