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Astronomy

Looking for an astronomy fix? We have you covered.

Interested in stargazing? Visit Sommers-Bausch Observatory (next to Fiske) --- the observatory provides free open houses throughout the year.

Screen capture from SkySafari of western sky with Venus and M45
Gaze Into the Cosmos on Thursday - Venus and the Pleaides

April 2, 2020

The weather may not cooperate tonight, but grab your binos tomorrow evening and take a look at Venus in the western sky as it approaches the Pleiades. The Pleaides is known by many names — Messier 45, Subaru, and the Seven Sisters. This open cluster lies about 440 light years...

Read more about Gaze Into the Cosmos on Thursday - Venus and the Pleaides

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Wednesday Rad Apps - Night Sky

April 1, 2020

The universe is at your fingertips for FREE with the Night Sky app ! Explore the cosmos from the comfort of your couch, or wherever you may be. If you're curious what that star might be, if that bright object in the sky is a planet, or where M31 might...

Read more about Wednesday Rad Apps - Night Sky

Apollo 8 photograph of Earth rise with the outline of a spaceship around earth
Tuesday Fun Facts - The Overview Effect part 2

March 31, 2020

In 1968, astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders, became the first human beings to leave low Earth orbit and travel to the Moon during the Apollo 8 mission . It was the first time we saw our breathtaking planet as a whole, suspended in the darkness of space...

Read more about Tuesday Fun Facts - The Overview Effect part 2

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Sound Wave Mondays - Houston We Have a Podcast

March 30, 2020

If you want to learn more about the 'behind the scenes' at NASA, then Houston, We Have A Podcast is for you! At Fiske, we love this podcast because the host, Gary Jordan, invites experts from within NASA to share their knowledge and expertise on things you may never have...

Read more about Sound Wave Mondays - Houston We Have a Podcast

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Serene Sundays - Perseverance

March 29, 2020

During these challenging times we are sharing some wisdom from Astronaut Mike Massimino . “Because being the right person isn’t about being perfect; it’s about being able to handle whatever life throws at you.” NASA rejected his application to become an astronaut 3 times before he finally got the job...

Read more about Serene Sundays - Perseverance

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Saturday Space Reels - StarTalk

March 28, 2020

If you need a calming voice and quirky laughter alongside your daily helping of astronomy, you need StarTalk ! This award-winning show is hosted by Neil deGrasse Tyson (your personal astrophysicist) and co-host Chuck Nice, they often invite experts in their fields to the show to geek out about space...

Read more about Saturday Space Reels - StarTalk

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Friday Flicks - Interstellar

March 27, 2020

Our second Friday Flick is Interstellar! IMDb describes it as “A team of explorers travel through a wormhole in space in an attempt to ensure humanity's survival.” We love this film because astrophysicist (and one of the world’s leading experts on the astrophysical implications of Einstein’s Theory of Relativity) Kip...

Read more about Friday Flicks - Interstellar

Screen capture from SkySafari of western sky for March 26, 2020
Gaze Into the Cosmos on Thursday - Venus Greatest Elongation

March 26, 2020

Step outside tonight after dinner and see Venus high in the western sky. In fact, Venus is at greatest elongation this week (distance from the Sun from our perspective). Specifically, it's 46 degrees east of Old Sol in our sky. Got binoculars or a scope? You'll see Venus looking like...

Read more about Gaze Into the Cosmos on Thursday - Venus Greatest Elongation

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Wednesday Rad Apps - Moon Globe

March 25, 2020

At Fiske, we love this rad app: MOON GLOBE - This app is a must have! And, it's FREE! Want to know what that crater is named? How about where Apollo 11 landed? Wanna see the far side of the Moon? Look no more, this app will turn your mobile...

Read more about Wednesday Rad Apps - Moon Globe

Photo on board the ISS astronaut looking out the cupola windows at earth
Tuesday Fun Facts - The Overview Effect part 1

March 24, 2020

When viewing the Earth as a collective whole, it’s difficult not to feel a sense of connectedness and unity. On our blue marble, suspended in the black velvet backdrop of space, is everyone and everything you’ve ever known or heard about. The Overview Effect is a shift in awareness or...

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More Astronomy Resources

Photo of the Andromeda galaxy by Stephan Abraas Stargate Observatory in Canon City

Astronomy-related websites

Enjoy our favorite astronomy-related websites for up-to-date information on what’s up in the sky, NASA news, beautiful astronomy images, eclipses, satellites, plus more.

  • Astronomy magazine - The Sky this Week
  • Astronomy Picture of the Day - Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe
  • Heavens-Above - Information about artificial satellites, ISS, HST, and Iridium flares
  • International Dark Sky Association - Videos about Light Pollution
  • NASA - News and mission information
  • NASA - eClips: Bringing STEM alive through NASA real-world connections and a Special Edition newsletter for Earth Day
  • NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory videos - What’s Up, Mars Report, etc.
  • NASA Eclipse Information - Eclipses of the Sun and Moon
  • Origin of the Constellations from the International Astronomical Union 
  • Sky & Telescope magazine - This Week’s Sky at a Glance
Losing the Dark still image from film of bright sky, trees and buildings

Learn about light pollution

You can learn more about light pollution and how you can help save our starry skies watch "Losing the Dark" from the International Dark Sky Association and Loch Ness Productions. Starry skies are a vanishing treasure because light pollution is washing away our view of the cosmos. It not only threatens astronomy but also disrupts wildlife, and affects human health. The glows over cities and towns — seen so clearly from space — are testament to the billions of dollars spent in wasted energy by lighting up the sky. The video introduces and illustrates some of the issues regarding light pollution and suggests three simple actions people can take to help mitigate it.

To learn more about local efforts to mitigate light pollution check out the Homeowner's Guide to Boulder's Outdoor Lighting Ordinance.

Hubble photo of a galaxy edge on

Got an astro question?

Email us! We'd love to hear from you.

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