Fundamentals Of Astronomy Part 2: The Interplay of Earth and Sky

#1 · March 31, 2025, 4:57 pm

Fellow stargazers:

Here is the second in a series short articles that are meant to assist the novice amateur astronomer in gaining a better understanding of the night sky.

This time we take a look at the Celestial Sphere, the Equinoxes, the Solstices, and Sidereal and Solar time. I hope you find some value in it.

Remember - The universe is yours to explore, Let's explore it together...

Dave

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