Category Archives: Astronomy

Inside The Farmer’s Almanac

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Hidden inside The Old Farmer’s Almanac is some amazing, weird and fun stuff! Articles and ads that remind you of days gone by, some of which kind of make you go ‘oh, that can’t be real!’ yet someone paid for … Continue reading

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Check Out The Farmer’s Almanac!

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Yay!  I got a copy of the 2013 Farmer’s Almanac today.  In addition to the planisphere, the annual edition of the Farmer’s Almanac is a great tool for studying the movements of the swift, ephemeral* events, like the moon and … Continue reading

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Stargazing

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Perhaps you are not ready, willing or able to invest in spacer projects right now. Would looking up at the stars and understanding constellations, finding planets, meteors, and such things be more your speed? You could just go outside and … Continue reading

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Visit APOD – Astronomy Picture of the Day

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Just for fun, you might want to visit Visit APOD – Astronomy Picture of the Day when you need quick a dose of space or a little break from your routine. There are some marvelous pictures there of all sorts … Continue reading

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24 Hours on Ibiza

This is my version of a perfect 24 hours on a Spanish Island. This post was written as an entry for 24 hours on The Balearics contest sponsored by OnTheBeach.co.uk. The prize is £500 in Amazon Vouchers and the contest … Continue reading

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Join a Star Party

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The next idea:  Join a Star Party! Unlike most parties, you may invite yourself to this one.  Most of the other ‘party goers’ will  be delighted to share what they know with you. You can see some amazing things through … Continue reading

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