The Backyard Stargazer

moon2, originally uploaded by david parmet.

My first attempt at serious astrophotography.

Slate’s Emily Bazelon admitted her own astronomical ignorance and wondered why her children were so fascinated by the stars and planets.

Needless to say, she was promptly schooled by her readers and the resulting article is a great introduction to astronomy resources on the web.

It’s been raining here for a few days and it looks like we’ll have a few more nights until we can see the stars again. By then it will be past the New Moon.

Until then, read up and plan for clear, starry nights.