W5: The Soul NebulaStars are forming in the Soul of the Queen of Aethopia. More specifically, a large star forming region called the Soul Nebula can be found in the direction of the constellation Cassiopeia, whom Greek mythology credits as the vain wife of a King who long ago ruled lands surrounding the upper Nile river. Also known as Westerhout 5…Read More

Andromeda and Sprites over AustraliaWhat’s happening over that tree? Two very different things. On the left is the Andromeda galaxy, an object that is older than humanity and will last billions of years into the future. Andromeda (M31) is similar in size and shape to our own Milky Way Galaxy. On the right is a red sprite, a type of lightning t…Read More

Gemini Meteors over Snow Capped MountainsWhere are all of these meteors coming from? In terms of direction on the sky, the pointed answer is the constellation of Gemini. That is why the major meteor shower in December is known as the Geminids — because shower meteors all appear to come from a radiant toward Gemini. Three dimensionally, however,…Read More

Hey everyone, I’ve been rewatching Stargate SG-1 and I can’t help but marvel at the rich lore and intricate storytelling of the series. The concept of ancient alien civilizations and intergalactic travel never fails to fascinate me. Do you think there could be a Stargate-like device hidden somewhere on Earth? Let’s discuss our favorite moments and…Read More