Tag: dark skies
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Siddharth Patel: A 12-Year-Old Champion of Dark Skies
Meet Siddharth Patel: A Young Advocate for Dark Skies In a world where city lights outshine the night sky, one 12-year-old from London, Ontario, is proving that a dark sky is still within reach. Siddharth Patel earned international recognition for a breathtaking Milky Way photograph snapped far from the glow of urban lights. His win…
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Reflect Orbital’s Night-Sunlight Plan Sparks Astronomers’ Alarm
Overview: A Bold Idea Meets a Storm of Stars and Skepticism A California startup, Reflect Orbital, has proposed a controversial approach to keeping solar farms running after sunset. By deploying mirrors in space to redirect sunlight to Earth on demand, the company aims to extend daytime-level energy production into the night. The concept, if scaled…
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WOW: Laois Back Garden Becomes a Messier Milestone for Local Astro‑Photographer
From Portlaoise to the Cosmos: A Backyard Mission In Portlaoise, a town tucked away in Ireland’s midlands, an aspiring cosmologist is turning a familiar suburban space into a window to the universe. Don Kelly, a Laois-based photographer, has embarked on a bold project: photograph all 110 objects listed in the Messier Catalogue. This is not…
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WOW: Stunning space pics snapped from a Laois back garden as he chases all 110 Messier objects
From a Portlaoise back garden to the Messier catalogue In a quiet suburb of Portlaoise, a science-minded photographer is turning a routine night into a cosmic mission. Don Kelly, a Laois-based astro-photographer, has embarked on a bold project: photograph all 110 Messier objects—galaxies, nebulae, star clusters and supernova remnants—without leaving his back yard. A hobby…
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Sky Matters: Orionid Meteor Shower and Saturn Visibility in October
Skywatching in October: Orionids, Saturn, and a Moon That Plays Along October offers a rich lineup for observers, with the Orionid meteor shower peaking mid-month and opportunities to glimpse the ringed planet Saturn late in the month. Each component—the meteor shower, a late-summerish Moon dip, and Saturn’s steady presence in the night sky—creates easy entry…
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October Orionids Meteor Shower: An Ideal Night Sky Viewing
What are the Orionids? The Orionids meteor shower is a spectacular autumn display formed from debris shed by Halley’s Comet. Each October, tiny grains of space rock ignite the atmosphere as they streak across the sky, creating a curtain of light that enthusiasts—families and curious skywatchers alike—can enjoy from dark, clear locations. When to watch…