Astronomy
A personal astronomy section for night-sky notes, beautiful objects, viewing tips, history, mythology, and the stories behind what we see overhead.
Objects worth slowing down for
These pages are written as approachable astronomy notes: what the object is, where it sits in the sky, how people have seen it, the story behind the name, and the best way to view it for yourself.
Ring Nebula / M57
A glowing shell from a dying star in Lyra, famous for its smoke-ring shape and its discovery-credit debate.
Pleiades / Seven Sisters
A bright open star cluster in Taurus, wrapped in blue reflection nebulosity and ancient mythology.
Ring Nebula
Webb’s NIRCam view shows M57 in near-infrared detail.
Pleiades
The blue glow of M45 makes it one of the most recognizable winter sky objects.
Sky Stories
The astronomy pages will mix science, history, viewing tips, myths, and the occasional controversy.
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