Whenever the major yearly meteor showers show up on our calendar, I am often asked: How do I observe a meteor shower? What's the best place to go? What is the best time to observe? Do I need a telescope: also, is your observatory open? Here is some helpful information to help you plan out... Continue Reading →
The Annual Leonid Meteor Shower is Upon Us
It is that time of year again when we get to enjoy one of the best meteor showers, the Leonids. This one peaks mid-November and stems from the remains of Comet Tempel-Tuttle which has left its debris in a massive orbital path through which our planet passes yearly. This November the peak is on the... Continue Reading →
Orionid Meteors 2018
A good meteor shower to watch is the annual Orionids. This one originates from the famous comet: 1P/Halley - yep, that one! As the comet orbits the Sun, little particles are left behind all over the place along the path. When our planet orbits through this debris, we see a meteor shower. This year, the... Continue Reading →