PixelatedDad - part-time stargazer, full-time dad, and an 8-bit gaming guru who's a few pixels short of a full sprite.
Introduction Outdoor lighting plays a significant role in enhancing safety, functionality, and aesthetics in urban and rural environments alike. However, poorly designed or misused lighting can have unintended consequences, such as light...
Abstract Light pollution, a modern environmental concern, results from excessive and misdirected artificial light that disrupts ecosystems, affects human health, and obscures our view of the night sky. This white paper explores...
Betelgeuse, a dazzling red supergiant star in the Orion constellation, has captured the imagination of stargazers and astronomers for centuries. Known for its colossal size, distinctive reddish hue, and unpredictable behavior, Betelgeuse...
The dance of vibrant colors across the sky, known as the aurora borealis (in the Northern Hemisphere) and aurora australis (in the Southern Hemisphere), is one of nature’s most stunning displays. These...
If you’ve ever gazed up at the summer night sky and wondered about the bright stars twinkling above, there’s a good chance you’ve spotted the Summer Triangle. This isn’t a formal constellation,...
For anyone passionate about stargazing or astrophotography, one of the most important factors to consider is the quality of the night sky. How dark or bright the sky is can dramatically affect...
In several of my posts, I’ve touched on the circadian rhythm, not just in humans but also in animals. Recently, at an event, someone brought up one of those posts and admitted...
The night sky has always captivated human imagination, and with the right tools, we can explore its wonders in incredible detail. Telescopes, the celestial windows of the universe, come in various types,...
The night sky, adorned with celestial wonders, has fascinated humanity for centuries. Among the countless cosmic entities, comets, meteors, asteroids, and meteorites are intriguing phenomena. Though these terms are often used interchangeably,...
Introduction A celestial wonder gracing the night sky, Betelgeuse, the vibrant red supergiant, has captivated humanity’s fascination for centuries. As the “right shoulder” in the Orion constellation, this colossal star, officially named...
The Messier objects are a set of 110 astronomical objects cataloged by the French astronomer Charles Messier. They include galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Below is a table with some basic details...
Stargazing has captured the human imagination for centuries, and the constellation is one of the most enchanting aspects of the night sky. These groupings of stars have been used for navigation, storytelling,...
“From the Ashes, She is Ignited” is a powerful and uplifting book that tells the stories of ten women who have overcome adversity, pain and trauma to live a life ignited with positivity, passion, and confidence. Their stories will inspire and empower readers to rise above their own challenges and create an environment for themselves where they can thrive and flourish. This book is a must-read for anyone looking for inspiration and motivation.
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