Look up! A rare celestial event is visible this week in Maricopa
Starry night of crumbling grain silos in Salome, Arizona. January 15, 2023. [David Iversen] The Stargazers in the Backyard are taking part in a snack this week. Most nights you can find one or two planets. This month, you can see five planets with your naked eye. Next Friday will be the grand finale, the […]
Pluto, Star Trek, and Celestial Marvels: A Cosmic Convergence in Flagstaff
Flagstaff’s I Heart Pluton Festival celebrates the intersection of history, science and pop culture, focusing on astronomy and space exploration. Key speakers included Alan Stern, David Levy and Adam Nimoy, sharing insights on Pluto, Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 and Star Trek. The festival celebrates Clyde Tombow’s discovery of Pluto and features activities such as Star Trek-themed […]
