- Lagoon Nebula (M8) is an emission nebula in Sagittarius.

Tonight is "blue moon Eve" (see the May 31 entry for more details). Late tonight, look toward the southeast to see one of the ...

Getting started in observing can be challenging. Where do you begin? What do you look for? Even seasoned veterans may find themselves asking, “What do I do now?” from time to time. If you are looking ...

Extreme cold weather is hard on equipment, on vehicles, and on people. Cameras malfunction, batteries go dead, and there is risk of hypothermia and frostbite. Still, the prospect of a clear winter ...