Eye Astronomy #4: The Winged Horse
Flying through the sky with the winged horse Pegasus.
The Sun’s Magnetic Field and the Solar Cycle
It was recently determined that the Sun has reached solar maximum in its solar cycle. What does that mean? What is the solar cycle? What causes it? How does it affect us here on Earth?
First Time Seeing the Aurora
Eye Astronomy #3: The Constellations
What contellations are and how to find them.
ESA’s Hera Mission (Updated)
ESA's Hera mission has launched! This is a follow up to the NASA DART mission which intentionally impacted a spacecraft into an asteroid in 2022. This spacecraft is being sent to investigate the aftermath and will provide invaluable insight into how best to protect Earth from rogue asteroids.
The Europa Clipper Mission (Updated)
The Europa Clipper mission has launched! If you haven’t heard of this, don’t worry! Read here to learn what it is and why you should be excited. For updates on the mission’s progress, check the very bottom of the article.
Exhibition at Bel Air Arts Festival
The Discovery of Neptune
Neptune is the first planet to be mathematically predicted before its eventual discovery. Find out how the hunt for the eighth planet demonstrated the awesome power of science, math and cooperation.
Eye Astronomy #2: The Planets
Discovering the planets with just your eyes.
Why do planets have rings?
Where do planetary rings come from and how come some have them while others don't?
The Grand Voyage
In 1977, NASA sent the twin Voyager space probes to explore the outer solar system. Today, those probes are the most distant human-made objects from Earth. What did they find along the way and what does this grand voyage mean for the future of humanity?
Eye Astronomy #1: The Moon
Exploring the moon with just your eyes.
Update: Mount is Fixed at HCC Observatory!
Deorbiting the ISS
Why, when and how the era of the International Space Station will come to a close.
