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 pollution, negative...
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 the multiple...
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 is a...
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 captivating light...
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, but rather...
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 what celestial...
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, each designed...
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, they represent...
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 Alpha Orionis,...
In the vast expanse of the universe, humanity has always been captivated by the mysteries of the cosmos. Over the centuries, astronomers have relied on telescopes to unlock the secrets of the night sky....
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 for each...
Greetings, fellow stargazers and cosmic enthusiasts! Today, I’m taking you on a pixelated journey through the dazzling realm of the zodiac constellations. These celestial wonders have fascinated humanity for centuries, inspiring awe and wonder...
PixelatedDad - part-time stargazer, full-time dad, and an 8-bit gaming guru who's a few pixels short of a full sprite. Though I’ve traded reflexes for dad jokes and swapped late-night gaming marathons for stargazing sessions, I’m still young at heart, often found playing retro games older than my kids. My aim in first-person shooters is as questionable as a blindfolded monkey’s, but I’ve always got my sights set on saving both the pixelated princess and preserving the beauty of the night sky.
By day, I’m a proud husband, father, and geek wrangling my two sets of twins (#TwinsTwice), coding up a storm, taking pictures of the night sky, or advocating for dark skies free from light pollution. When the stars aren’t out, you can find me snuggled up with Doggo McStuffin, my trusty furry sidekick.
As for this website? It’s a mix of everything. Here, I blog about coding projects, share my thoughts on astronomy, review tech (and the occasional game), and sometimes just rant into the digital void. So whether you're here for the pixels or the planets, welcome aboard!
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