Author Archives: Tony Rice
The Eclipse Is Over, Now What?
Dont toss those eclipse glasses yet, there’s more to see. Continue reading
Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Saturday Morning
The eclipse is 2 weeks away, but a meteor shower this weekend will have us looking skyward. This will happen the evening of Friday, Aug 11 into the morning of Aug 12. The best time to view is about 6:00 am Saturday morning. Look to the darkest part of you sky for best results. Continue reading
Eclipse viewing events planned across the Southland
We are 4 weeks out and If you’ve not made plans yet on where to experience the total eclipse, NASA and the Space Science Institute may have some ideas for you. NASA’s eclipse website has everything you need, including interactive … Continue reading
Solar Eclipses Past and Future
6 weeks from today, a total solar eclipse will sweep across the continental United States. You’ve probably see headlines claiming this is a first in 99 years, which is true, if you are talking about coast to coat eclipses. These … Continue reading
What’s In An (Asteroid) Name?
The names given to asteroids and comets is as varied as the interests of the astronomers who discover them. Continue reading
Eclipse Glasses Safety
A total solar eclipse is about as bright as a full moon, and just as safe to look at. But the partial eclipses lasts 2-3 hours and requires the right kind of protection to prevent eye injury. Continue reading
Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower
Be on the lookout for the Eta Aquariid meteor shower this week, peaking Saturday night May 6 into the 7th. Continue reading
Cassini Probe Enters Its Grand Finale At Saturn
After 20 years in space NASA’s Cassini spacecraft is running out of fuel. A spectacular end has been planned for this long-lived traveler from Earth after over a decade of studying Saturn, a giant world ruled by raging storms and delicate harmonies of gravity Continue reading
Live 360 Degree Video of Rocket Launch April 18
On April 18th, NASA will broadcast the world’s first live 360-degree stream of a rocket launch, a cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station. Continue reading
Astronomy sights for April
April has a number of astronomy sights that do not require any equipment. Continue reading
