Recent content by RussInMiraMesa

Actually, given that these satellites are in low earth orbit (under 250 miles), the uproar seems slightly overblown, since they are really only visible for an hour or two after sunset and before sunrise, while they are illuminated by the sun. I agree that these satellites encroach on...

The sword in Orion's belt includes M42, one of the best targets for budding astronomers -- and since it's also a place where many new stars are accumulating mass and firing up, it's also of tremendous interest to working astronomers.