• Comet Nishimura, a somewhat bright comet that was visible late last summer, as it appeared September 5, 2023. During late March and early April, comet Pons-Brooks should exhibit a similar appearance when viewed with binoculars. IMAGE COURTESY OF MICHAEL JAEGER

    Comets in the Night

    Mar 26, 2024
    Hale to the Stars

    The planetary show we’ve been enjoying in the evening sky since the latter part of 2023 still has a few more months to run, although only a few pla

  • Uranus

    Bright Constellations

    Feb 01, 2024
    Hale to the Stars

    The planetary show we’ve been enjoying in the evening sky since the latter part of 2023 still has a few more months to run but loses one of its mai

  • 2024 will approach the maximum of the current sunspot cycle, making auroras more visible from New Mexico. PHOTO COURTESY OF NASA/GSFC/SDO.

    A New year of Stargazing

    Aug 28, 2024
    Hale to the Stars

    The new year opens with our solar system’s two largest worlds shining brightly in our evening sky.