Curious about upcoming astronomical events like meteor showers and visible planets? Here’s what’s happening in the July night sky this year.
New Tourism Company Space Perspective Aims To Make Space Accessible To As Many As Possible
New space tourism company Space Perspective aims to help people experience the Overview Effect by providing high-altitude balloon flights.
The 16 Best Places to Go Stargazing in Las Vegas
We get it: most people who go to Las Vegas aren’t there to see stars any further away than the nearest stage. That flash and sparkle are what Vegas is all about for most people. If you’re reading this post, and you’re looking for how to go stargazing in Las Vegas, you’re probably not most people. Maybe you’ve visited many times …
13 Fascinating Summer Solstice Celebrations Around the World
On June 20, 2020, the earth will experience the June solstice. This is the point of greatest daylight for those of us who live in the upper hemisphere. While many people let the summer solstice pass without note, those of us who pay attention to astronomic events know it’s an exciting day. Additionally, people around the world have long celebrated …
What NASA & SpaceX’s Astronaut Launch Means For Space Tourism
Tomorrow NASA & SpaceX raise the bar with DM-2, a significant step for American aerospace, commercial spaceflight, and space tourism.
How to Plan a Yosemite National Park Stargazing Trip in 2020
Yosemite is one of the most popular national parks – it’s also an epic stargazing destination! Here’s how ot plan a Yosemite stargazing trip.
11 Must-See Astronomical Events in the June Night Sky
Some months may not seem particularly exciting for stargazing when you first glance – like this month – and then you dig into the astronomical events to realize how much is actually going on. Planetary viewing opportunities, a small meteor shower, and a chance to see both a comet and an astroid form the basic highlights of what to see in …
How to Plan a Trip to Go Stargazing in the Elqui Valley, Chile
Now that the sun has set and the dogs have stopped barking, the night is silent. The stars shine overhead. The Milky Way stretches across the sky, with inky spots punctuating its light. Our nearest galactic neighbors, the Magellanic Clouds sit in the southern sky. This is the night sky above the Elqui Valley, one of the world’s top stargazing …
What It’s Like to Go to Space Camp [Updated for 2020]
Did you dream of being an astronaut as a kid? Maybe your own kid is completely space-obsessed. Whether you’re enduring an endless stream of pleas from your child – or your inner child –, it’s time to go to Space Camp! Space Camp is a one-of-a-kind experience where you can relive those dreams of astronaut stardom or let your own …
The 16 Best Places for Stargazing in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, the city of angels… and stars! Okay, these aren’t the same “stars” you’re thinking of when you want to go “stargazing” in Los Angeles. While it’s common to spot a celebrity while walking down the street in some parts of the city, it’s a lot harder to see the actual stars. You know: the ones in the sky! Luckily, …