Like many astronomically minded folks, I traveled with the family to see Monday’s total solar eclipse. Though there were some … More
Month: August 2017
August 14 Meteors
The peak may be passed but the Perseids were still producing healthy numbers on the night of the 14th. Since … More
August 13 Meteors
The Perseids are probably now past their peak for 2017. The featured image summarizes how last night went here in … More
August 10-12 Meteors
This weekend marks the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. Last night, the SALSA3 camera detected a number of Perseids … More
Resources for Watching the 2017 Perseids
The Perseids are one of 2 annual showers worth getting up early for. This year the peak will occur on … More
August 9 Meteors
Meteor activity saw a big jump last night. Though there were some clouds, overall numbers jumped from 24 to 47 … More
August 8 Meteors
Last night saw the most Perseids detected so far this year. While the total number of meteors dropped from 29 … More
August 7 Meteors
Finally, a night with no clouds. It has been 34 nights since we had a cloud-free night. Too bad the … More
August 6 Meteors
The Perseid meteor shower continues its steady rise in activity. Though last night was still plagued by an annoying amount … More
August 1-5 Meteors
August is a fun month for meteor observers. Not only is it the month that one of the year’s best … More