Sidewalk astronomy has been around longer than most people think - dating all the way back to the Revolutionary War. But astronomy outreach’s goal have always been the same to show people the wonders of the night sky.
All in Astronomy
Sidewalk astronomy has been around longer than most people think - dating all the way back to the Revolutionary War. But astronomy outreach’s goal have always been the same to show people the wonders of the night sky.
Mars reaches opposition on July 27th, so let’s take a moment to explore how it has influenced our myths over the ages. A cursory and not-at-all in depth look on how we look at Mars.
How the Milky Circle became the Milky Way, and the many different ways cultures viewed our celestial river over the ages.
The curious tale of how a Babylonian god turned herdsman misplaced his club and found two dogs instead.
The night sky is our shared treasure. Even in an increasingly urbanized society, you should take a moment to look up.