by Tom Slager | May 15, 2021 | Unlisted
Getting Jabbed in Chatham-Kent Yesterday, I joined Team Moderna, receiving my first dose of the Covid-19 Vaccine. As much as I wanted to get the vaccination, I will admit to a little anxiety between my needle phobia and the unknowns of a relatively new vaccine. In...
by Tom Slager | Nov 25, 2020 | Unlisted
The December Night Sky and Your First Telescope? This month’s look at the sky is going to take a slightly different tack than before. We have spent the past months focusing on the major bright planets. However, December brings us the benefit of dark skies that come...
by Tom Slager | Oct 28, 2020 | Unlisted
The November Night Sky Growing up in the Great Lakes region, the month of November and “cloudy” are linked in my mind. Without looking back at weather tables, this is the month that seems like it has more than its fair share of cloudy, damp stretches which seem to...
by Tom Slager | Sep 22, 2020 | Unlisted
October’s Night Sky is a Treat for Your Eyes! The end of summer heralds the return of shorter days and long, cozy evenings. The month’s best days consist of brilliant blue skies framed by the bold colours of the autumn leaves. The flavours of hot chocolate and...
by Tom Slager | Aug 25, 2020 | Unlisted
The September 2020 Sky September is a month of transition. Nights become longer and kids return to school. The month begins warm and summerlike but ends with a strong suggestion of autumn in the air. At the start, the grand vista of the Milky Way is visible arcing...
by Tom Slager | Aug 9, 2020 | Unlisted
Best Meteor Shower in the Northern Hemisphere One of the highlights of the August night sky is the Perseid Meteor shower. For the Northern Hemisphere, it is a fantastic combination of warm summer nights and one of the highest rates of “shooting stars” of any annual...
