Scott MacNeill's Columns
- Weekly Happenings - July 15, 2018
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Entry Date: Sep 15, 2018
Published Under: Scott MacNeill's Columns
Weekly Happenings is a weekly digest of current events and happenings in astronomy and science, either local or worldwide. This is the place to grab a quick astro-fix to settle your anxiety about space or perhaps to woo your friends with your astro-pro... more
- The Perseids Are Ready to Rock
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Entry Date: Aug 8, 2018
Published Under: Scott MacNeill's Columns
Remember that amazing meteor shower that happens in August? That is the Perseid Meteor Shower and it started on July 17th, making now the time to plan where you will be for the August 11-13th shower peak. Meteor activity will continue to increase as we... more
- Weekly Happenings - July 21, 2018
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Entry Date: Jul 23, 2018
Published Under: Scott MacNeill's Columns
Weekly Happenings is a weekly digest of current events and happenings in astronomy and science, either local or worldwide. This is the place to grab a quick astro-fix to settle your anxiety about space or perhaps to woo your friends with your astro-pro... more
- Viewing The International Space Station
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Entry Date: Jul 20, 2018
Published Under: Scott MacNeill's Columns
Periodically throughout the year, the International Space Station (ISS) becomes visible in the evening sky, offering up stunning opportunities to view bright nightly passes for a few weeks. The ISS orbits planet Earth once every 93 minutes at a 51.6° ... more