Catching Ancient Photons
The Omega Nebula: Messier 17 – A Glowing Stellar Nursery in Sagittarius The Omega Nebula, also known as Messier 17 (M17), the Swan Nebula, Horseshoe Nebula, or Lobster Nebula, is one of the most striking emission nebulae in the night sky. Located in the constellation Sagittarius, this vibrant H II region shines with the light Read More …
The great astronomical event to close out the less-than-stellar year of 2020, was the exceptionally close pass of the two largest planets in the solar system; Jupiter & Saturn. The closest alignment appeared just a tenth of a degree apart and lasted for a few days in the southwestern sky. On the evening of December Read More …
The Fall Observing Season has finally arrived! With it comes the cool clear nights of Autumn here in Central Florida. We are now re-opening our Private Observing Sessions for individuals and groups. In my private observing sessions, you and your group will get to spend 3-4 hours under the stars and personally view celestial objects Read More …
The weather forecast looks perfect for our observing session here at KPO tomorrow night! If you haven’t signed up please say you’re going on our Event Page.
Are you coming to the KPO Observing Session this coming weekend? Don’t let Friday the 13th scare you off. 🙂 Hopefully the weather will cooperate and we will see some stellar photons. You can sign up to attend on the Event Page. To make sure you never miss any future observing sessions, just Sign Read More …