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STARGAZING NEWS: Apr 1-Last Quarter Moon, Apr 8-Partial Solar Eclipse/New Moon, Apr 10-Moon passes Jupiter 

Why all the excitement about the JWST? (1/2/23)

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has been in the news a lot especially since its launch on Christmas Day, 2021. What's the big deal? Isn't the Hubble Space Telescope good enough? Here's a short explanation of why the James Webb Space Telescopes is worth following...


Stargazing 101: Oppositions vs Conjunctions (12/11/22)

Experienced stargazers know that oppositions and conjunctions are important to know about before going out to view the planets. But what are they and why do they matter? If you aren't sure, then click and learn...


2022: Mars Opposition Coming (11/18/22)

Experienced stargazers know that Mars and Earth come close every 26 months at a time known as opposition. This is when Mars appears at its largest and brightest in our sky offering the best viewing. On December 7, we will be experiencing an opposition that will be the best until 2033 and it's not to be missed...


2022: Get Ready for two Lunar Eclipses (1/4/22)

Eclipses can be exciting and even breathtaking. For 2022, in our part of the world we will be experiencing two eclipses and both will be total, an evening eclipse in May and an early morning eclipse in November. Here are the details...


2022: Stargazing Highlights (1/2/22)

Whether you are a new or a seasoned stargazer, check out our list of 2022 stargazing highlights and stargazing tools — plenty to keep any stargazer busy exploring the night sky throughout the year.


2022: The Planets in Motion (1/1/22)

For stargazers, the wonderful thing about the planets is that they are always on the move and put on a new show in our night sky each year. Here are videos showing the planets in motion in 2022...


Connecting to our Universe via Astrophotos (12/18/21)

Whatever you've been busy with, we encourage you to take some time off to 'boldly go to places you've never gone before' via our collection of astrophotos taken here at Starry Hill. Isn't it time you visited some of the celestial treasures that inhabit our night sky?


2020: Starry Hill turns Ten (11/30/20)

In late 2008, we broke ground on the Starry Hill Observatory. It took 13 months to complete construction. By early 2010, groups of kids, teachers and parents started visiting. And that was ten years ago. To help celebrate, we'd like to share the birth of our observatory via a sequence of pics. Click to get started.

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