13 Wonderful Places for Stargazing in Wisconsin
Even with large cities like Milwaukee and Madison, the state of Wisconsin still has a small-town appeal that makes it popular for people wanting to relax and enjoy nature. The state is also notable for its many stargazing locations and attracts many astronomy enthusiasts every year...
The 19 Best Places to Go Stargazing in Columbus
Located right near the center of Ohio, Columbus is one of those great midwest cities that never fails to surprise you. From world-class museums to great food and drink, there's plenty to do during the day in Columbus. Once the sun sets, you can also keep yourself busy...
The 8 Best Places for Stargazing in Tampa, Florida
Located on a large bay of Florida's Gulf Coast, Tampa is known for many things, amusement parks and football teams chief among them. But is there any good stargazing to be had in "The Big Guava?" (Also, coolest city nickname ever!) It turns out, there are some good spots for stargazing in Tampa – sort of...
3 Great Binoculars under $300 for Stargazing in 2022
Don't get me wrong: stargazing with our eyes is great. Nothing has the same effect on our mental state as starlight entering our eyes after billions of miles of light-speed travel across the galaxy. But there is something special about unlocking a deeper level of the night sky with equipment like binoculars or a telescope...
How to Plan a Mount Rainier Stargazing Trip in 2022
Towering above the landscape, Mount Rainier is the most dramatic and arguably most beautiful of the Cascade volcanoes. This mountain range stretches from northern California to southern British Columbia in Canada – and is dotted by old, sleeping volcanoes including Mount Rainier. Of the extinct volcanoes that draw hikers, mountaineers, and outdoors-folk...
11 Interesting Spring & March Equinox Celebrations Around the World
After another cold, grey winter, I'm really looking forward to spring – how about you? Luckily, I know exactly when it will begin: the Vernal or March Equinox will occur at 11:32am ET on Sunday, March 20, 2022. On this day, the sun crosses the celestial equator and day and night are roughly equal. It's a fascinating astronomical event – and one that humans in the northern hemisphere have celebrated for millennia, since this particular equinox ushers in longer days, warmer temperatures, and ground to plant and later harvest...
11 Must-See Astronomy Events in the March Night Sky (2022)
March marks a turning point in the Earth's celestial dance. This month, we approach the first equinox of the calendar year, and the seasons officially 'change' after the equinox passes. While this heralds the changing of light – more for the northern hemisphere, less for the southern – there are still fantastic opportunities to see what's up in the March night sky...
The 20 Best Places to Go Stargazing in New York City
It's impossible to go stargazing in a big city. It's definitely impossible to go stargazing in New York City... Right?? Well, not exactly. No, you won't be able to see the Milky Way or gaze at the deepest objects in space. But it is possible to see at least a few of the brightest objects in the sky. Whether you just want to see the Moon or perhaps spot Saturn's rings, I've rounded up the best places to try and do so...
5 Good Beginner Telescopes Under $100 in 2022
When you just start out as a stargazer, there's a literal universe to discover. And initially, you can make many discoveries by just using your own two eyes and finding a good stargazing spot with dark skies. But as your interest in astronomy increases, you might want to increase your viewing power and invest in some equipments to unlock the deeper secrets of the solar system and beyond...
How to Run the Messier Marathon (Updated for 2022)
Are you new to astronomy and looking for a challenge? Been around the sun a few times and ready to up your stargazing street cred? There's no better way than to try and run a Messier Marathon. If you've heard of this concept and want to learn more, you've come to the right place...
