Astronomy - The Journal

Rare lunar event illuminates Chimney Rock National Monument

Stone pillars, moon’s 18.6-year cycle and ancient structures tell a story

DATE: Oct 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Why the northern lights dazzled the sky farther south than normal

Aurora seen in Southwest Colorado and New Mexico

DATE: Oct 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Drinking from the Big Dipper

Greetings, stargazers. The Big Dipper is one of the most recognizable asterisms in the night sky. However, it is only a part of the constellation Ursa Major, which is one of the largest. As ...

DATE: May 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

A $700-per-night stargazing resort is coming to San Luis Valley

Is there enough space – and demand – to support it and similar ventures?

DATE: Apr 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Coloradans making travel plans to see total eclipse in April 2024

‘It is the closest thing to space travel that you can experience without leaving the surface of the earth’

DATE: Mar 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Photo: The shortest day

DATE: Dec 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Draco takes flight this time of year

Greetings stargazers. There is a dragon in our night sky. Draco is one of the circumpolar constellations that is above the northern horizon year-round, but is especially well-positioned to p...

DATE: Sep 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies