Astronomy Links
Wednesday, March 1st, 2023Update - The astronomy links page is now behaving. I had my highly skilled "technical staff" get on the case and they correct(ed) that little annoyance. Enjoy! Clear skies!
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Update - The astronomy links page is now behaving. I had my highly skilled "technical staff" get on the case and they correct(ed) that little annoyance. Enjoy! Clear skies!
Back again. Star gazing again.
Wednesday, August 10th, 2022Yea, yea, yea, I know. I've been slack but I had to take a hiatus from all of my astronomy stuff. Nevertheless, I'm back here on Steve's Virtual Planet (SVP)!! The really big news from here is that Fernbank Science Center and Observatory has reopened this summer and I am back ...
Back for another year!
Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019Welcome all to a new year and a new perspective. I feel inspired to move forward and to share my passion for astronomy with the outside world again for another year. There is much to revel in this coming year including the lunar eclipse on January 20! Check my ...
Working at Fernbank Science Center
Thursday, May 2nd, 2013This past week marked the beginning of a stint as a contract assistant at the Fernbank Science Center. I have been a volunteer since August 2005 and I now have the privilege to officially be part of the staff for the summer. It is a great opportunity to continue my ...
AL Astronomy Outreach Master Level Award
Friday, June 8th, 2012Many of us in the Atlanta Astronomy Club have found a real calling in sharing our love of science and astronomy with the public. And at dozens of events through the year, we do what we can to enrich the lives of people through our love of this activity. A ...
Happy New Year 2012
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012Hello again and welcome to Steve's Virtual Planet for another year. Time for me to get these long overdue articles out on the bloggosphere. I got so darn busy last year with work and other commitments I had to put this site on hold for a while. Anyhow, I've accumulated ...
Back from the shadows, again!
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011Man! I can't believe I've been away from things so long. Had a bit of a detour down the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon but it's time to get back in tune with the sky. Work, PC problems, overseas visitors. Everything requires time. So now it's back to astronomy ...
Busy Times!
Wednesday, January 12th, 2011Happy New Year! Started a new job a few weeks ago. That and the fairly busy Holiday season kept me away from the eyepiece more than planned. But, it's a new year and the skies are much better than last January (so far). There will be new blog entries coming forth ...
Another great year at Fernbank Observatory!
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010The Winter Solstice has arrived and I can now celebrate another great year of volunteering at Fernbank Science Center Observatory. Wouldn't you know that the last two nights were clouded out last week but overall we've had a good run with weather overall for 2010. AND ... I finished up ...
Astronomical League Outreach Award
Wednesday, December 15th, 2010I am proud to say that after achieving the required number of hours and submitting the paperwork, I have qualified for and received the first and second level Outreach Award from the Astronomical League. The purpose of this particular award is to recognize the work and time put in by ...