When amateur astronomers look up at the night sky and track the motion of the Moon, planets, or even long-period comets, we’re seeing Newton’s universe in action. Few individuals have shaped astronomy more profoundly than Sir Isaac Newton, whose work finally explained why the heavens move the way they do.
for more head over to EadsyAstromomy for the Text and Links to articles I pulled this from.
NGC 1535 Cleopatra's Eye; Planetary Nebula in Eridanus
I've put together a visual observing program for the winter constellation of Eridanus with plenty of good and fun objects to both observe visually or image. I've also included some very hard and challenging objects for those that like challenges, even at the beginner level.
The full program is over at EadsyAstronomy and you can download the PDF or make a copy of the Google Doc if you wish. The observing program like all the content is free. I do offer for contributing members ie Stargazers a more in depth view of the program. Monthly contributions of $3.00 gives you access to the behind the scenes info for this program and other benefits. It shows that you feel the content I am creating is useful and enjoyable and helps offset expenses like gas, equipment (like right now hand warmers) and time. As always the content is free and will remain free. Thanks for looking and I hope you find the program enjoyable!
On March 3rd, 2026 we will be able to experience the only Total Lunar Eclipse here in North America for 2026. The next fully total Lunar Eclipse won't be until New Year's Eve, December 31st, 2028! So plan to get out for this one! More with dates and charts and links over at Eadsy Astronomy!
Well, two days after my accident, I was back out with the doctor's permission observing. Here is my video of that. For more, please head over to EadsyAstronomy which has a lot more videos tied to this.
Image I took of M81 last night
Come on over this week and gather around the virtual telescope. Come see how the moon moves from the wanning gibbous stage and heads toward new moon opening up evenings for deep sky observing and imaging. I recommend a variety of double stars, deep sky objects and lunar features to go and observe or image for this week. For the text of the newsletter and to get a copy to your Google Drive or the PDF head over to EadsyAstronomy LINK.
Lots of interesting stories out on the Internet released as papers this week!
1. The Loss of the ISS and what it means to us in 2030
