Curious about Black Holes?
(Posted 01 Jul 2009)
What is a black hole? A black hole is a region of space that has so much mass concentrated in it that there is no way for a nearby object to escape its gravitational pull. Do you have misgivings about getting sucked up by a black hole? Fear not. Your local Night Sky Network astronomy club can help explain the mysteries of these curious objects. View News >>

Are You Ready to be Inspired?
(Posted 20 Jun 2009)
Whether it's inspiring students, having a safe place to hang out or seeing cool stuff in the night sky like exploding stars, your local amateur astronomers will show and tell you all about it. View News >>

Clusters of Stars Draw Kids Attention
(Posted 02 Jun 2009)
Hands-on participation can't be beat! One of the great attractors to the night sky are star clusters. Look up in a dark sky and you will see from a few to a few thousand stars. Some of these stars, like our Sun, are loners as they move around the galaxy. Others reside in clusters, and these clusters can be some of the most beautiful sights visible in a backyard telescope. View News >>

Telecon with Dr. Steve Stahler on The Birth of Star Clusters
(Posted 26 May 2009)
The Birth of Star Clusters Teleconference with Dr. Steve Stahler was held Thursday, May 28, 2009 6:00 pm Pacific Time. View News >>

Over 1,000,000!
(Posted 03 May 2009)
Find out why over 1,000,000 pairs of eyes are enjoying the day and night sky, and keep coming back for more! View News >>

Seen Any Stars Lately?
(Posted 07 Apr 2009)
Have you looked into the eyepiece of a telescope and seen the wonders of the Universe? Or have you ever taken apart a telescope to see how it works? If not, here's your chance! View News >>

Coming to a Sidewalk Near You: A Telescope!
(Posted 30 Mar 2009)
Have you looked into the eyepiece of a telescope and seen the wonders of the Universe? If not, here's your chance! Between Thursday, April 2nd and Sunday, April 5th you can have this fabulous opportunity. View News >>

Let's Have a Star Party
(Posted 17 Mar 2009)
GLOBE at Night is happening March 16-28th! What are your plans? No matter what the weather, day or night, amateur astronomers from the Night Sky Network are always happy to show you the wonders of the Universe. View News >>

Have you ever looked through a telescope?
(Posted 26 Feb 2009)
Now's the time! Join our celebration of the International Year of Astronomy (IYA 2009) with your local amateur astronomy club and enjoy the wonders of the day and night sky. View News >>

The Super Solar System, 10,000 Events and IYA 2009 for February
(Posted 01 Feb 2009)
Not only can you look into the night sky, but by using a safe solar telescope you can view our nearest star, the Sun during the day. Check out our International Year of Astronomy February Feature and see what these Girl Scouts are so excited about. View News >>

Are You Ready to Observe?
(Posted 16 Jan 2009)
You may have heard by now of IYA 2009. Well, if not here goes. In this year of 2009, the world will celebrate the International Year of Astronomy (IYA) as it commemorates the 400th anniversary of Galileo's use of a telescope to study the skies. Over 140 countries are participating. In the US, here's how we're getting involved. View News >>

The International Year of Astronomy 2009. What does it mean to you?
(Posted 23 Dec 2008)
Why are these folks looking in this telescope? They are experiencing discovery. Come join the fun. Look at the Moon, Jupiter and Venus. See what Galileo saw 400 years ago. View News >>

Get the Lowdown on what's Down Low (Near the Horizon)
(Posted 04 Dec 2008)
What's that bright star you see in the western evening twilight? And what about the other one? Well, they're both planets and not stars after all. Find out more about these heavenly bodies with your local Night Sky Network amateur astronomy club. View News >>

Would you like to send your name into space?
(Posted 17 Nov 2008)
Would you like to send your name into space? You can, on the Kepler Mission spacecraft, until Thanksgiving on November 27th. View News >>

Watch The Journey to Palomar, airing on most PBS stations.
(Posted 07 Nov 2008)
It has been said that George Ellery Hale did for the entire universe what Christopher Columbus did only for the Earth. Most people have never heard of Hale, but his life and work had a profound effect on the development of 20th century science in America, most notably astronomy. Watch The Journey to Palomar, airing soon on most PBS stations. View News >>

Are you being served?
(Posted 16 Oct 2008)
Over eight hundred thousand people seem to think so! Since inception of the Night Sky Network, member amateur astronomy clubs from all over the United States have enthusiastically supported outreach. Find out what a sample of clubs are doing across the country. View News >>

The Bear Essentials
(Posted 23 Sep 2008)
Finding the wonders of the day and night sky is fun, even for curious bears. Check out what has Smokey so interested in astronomy. View News >>

Hubble Completes 100k Orbit
(Posted 25 Aug 2008)
In commemoration of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) completing its 100,000th orbit around the Earth, scientists have aimed Hubble to take a snapshot of a dazzling birthplace of stars. View News >>

Umbra ... Penumbra. What's It to You?
(Posted 31 Jul 2008)
What is the big deal about a Total Solar Eclipse? Plenty.

A total solar eclipse is probably the most spectacular astronomical event that most people will experience in their lives. Many thousands of amateur and professional astronomers travel worldwide to observe and photograph them, but there is plenty to learn and observe right here. View News >>

The Perseids are coming! The Perseids are coming!
(Posted 15 Jul 2008)
On a warm summer night have you ever looked up in a nice dark sky and saw a streak of bright yellow orange and wonder what it was? Well if not, you should this year. Chances are it was from a meteor shower. View News >>