by Luke Gilkerson | Mar 23, 2019 | Astronomy
Once upon a time in the days of the Greek gods there was a dog named Laelaps. Now Laelaps was a special dog. He was so special because the Greek gods created Laelaps giving him a special power. They gave Laelaps the ability to always be able to catch its prey. Laelaps...
by Luke Gilkerson | Mar 23, 2019 | Astronomy
A roar went out like a big wave crashing through the woods. Everyone looked up; the birds stopped singing and the air prickled. All within the land knew that Leo the Lion was on the hunt! His mane was a vibrant orange, like the golden sun in the desert. His eyes were...
by Luke Gilkerson | Mar 23, 2019 | Astronomy
So, you want to know how the constellation Pegasus came to be? Well, for you to know that, I’ll have to tell you one of my stories. When I, Perseus, was a young lad living in the realm of King Polydectes, the King sent word to me and my Mother Danae that I was to...
by Luke Gilkerson | Sep 17, 2018 | Astronomy
If you want to explore the sky, a telescope or binoculars for stargazing can make all of the difference! When new students register for our online astronomy courses, one of the first questions they ask me is if I can recommend a good telescope. Our courses do not...
by Luke Gilkerson | Jun 2, 2018 | Astronomy
It might sound crazy, but if you lived right at the north pole of the Earth, you would only see one sunrise and one sunset every year. Since the Earth is tilted in space in respect to the sun, between mid-March and mid-September, the northern half of the Earth is...
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