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Searching the Sky: The best shooting stars this summer

Published 08/01/2020
Community Contributor, David Baumgartner

David Baumgartner writes that the best nights to observe upcoming meteor showers is Aug. 11-12.

Scorpius constellation. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Constellation of the Month: Scorpius

Published 07/15/2020
Community Contributor, David Baumgartner

David Baumgartner writes about how a scorpion ended up as one of the larger designs in the sky.

Searching the Sky: They’re back, the planets that is

Published 07/02/2020
Community Contributor, David Baumgartner

David Baumgartner writes that July will provide an opportunity to view all the planets along with Pluto and comets.

Searching the Sky: Planets Everywhere

Published 06/03/2020
Community Contributor, David Baumgartner

David Baumgartner writes that stargazers will have a chance to see seven planets this month.

Constellation of the Month: The Little Dipper

Published 05/15/2020
Community Contributor, David Baumgartner

David Baumgartner writes about Ursa Minor, a constellation that includes the North Star.

Searching the Sky: Glaring city lights put stars out of sight

Published 05/01/2020
Community Contributor, David Baumgartner

David Baumgartner writes about light pollution and how it affects stargazing.

Sallie Calhoun (right) talks soils with a Paicines Ranch workshop guest. Photo by Alicia C Arcidiacono.

Q & A: Sallie Calhoun on her No Regrets Initiative

Published 04/26/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Leslie David

With opportunity comes responsibility. In this interview, Paicines Ranch owner Sallie Calhoun talks about a 10-year commitment that she just "couldn't not do."

Constellation of the Month: The Big Dipper

Published 04/21/2020
Community Contributor, David Baumgartner

David Baumgartner writes about viewing the Great Bear and reminds readers of the Lyrid meteor shower peak on April 22.

Searching the Sky: An eclipse to remember, forever

Published 04/01/2020
Community Contributor, David Baumgartner

David Baumgartner writes about his first time experiencing a total solar eclipse in Egypt.

Constellation of the Month: Leo the Lion

Published 03/14/2020
Community Contributor, David Baumgartner

David Baumgartner writes that Leo is one of the easiest to recognize in the night sky.

Searching the Sky: Star party with friends

Published 03/01/2020
Community Contributor, David Baumgartner

This article was contributed by David Baumgartner as part of a local series on astronomy. If you enjoy searching the night skies for all its wonders with your telescope, binoculars or just your own eyes, you will notice it seems to be much more fun if you can do it with others around. You will find that

M-17 the Swan Nebula. Photo provided by David Baumgartner.

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Searching the Sky: The Messier Objects

Published 02/15/2020
Community Contributor, David Baumgartner

David Baumgartner writes about taking part in a visual race through the night sky to try to get a glimpse of all 109 Messier Objects in a single night, from dusk to dawn.