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Best Sky Objects for Binoculars
What are the top sights for binoculars? You can view everything from the moon to distant galaxies. Here are a list of the best binocular targets.
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Choosing Binoculars and Spotting Scopes
This article briefly explains the use of binoculars and spotting scopes and what birders should consider when buying them.
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Stargazing for Beginners
Stargazing for Beginners: A beginners guide to finding stars, constellations and deep space objects in the night sky.
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Stargazing for Beginners - February
Planets, stars and constellations which will be visible in February, 2004.
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Migration Haven: Cape May, New Jersey
Cape May, New Jersey, is one of the best places in the East to bird the fall and spring migrations.
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More Crafts Toddlers Can Make
Here are some fun crafts that you and your toddler can do together. They are simple and require very few materials. Just right for little hands!
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Observing Orion
The Hunter shines brightly in winter skies. Learn its stars and nebulae.
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Present Ideas for Naturalists
Give a budding marine biologist a suitable present.
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Rear Window (1954)
In Alfred Hitchcock's famous thriller, L.B. Jefferies finds more than he bargained for when he begins to watch his neighbor's lives from his apartment window.
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The Summer Triangle & Perseids
The Perseid meteors are spoiled by a nearly full moon but the Summer Triangle never disappoints. Use it to find the Milky Way and the most beautiful double cluster.
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Stargazing For Beginners - January
Tips on winter stargazing, including viewing the constellations Orion, Canis Major and Canis Minor, and the visible planets.
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Great Travel Gift Ideas for Men
A Father's Day vacation is even better with a shiny new gift. From the best shaving gadget to a top luxury brand luggage set, these great gift ideas make travel more fun.
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The Constellation Andromeda
Andromeda, the Woman in Chains, is an unremarkable fall constellation except as a home to the easiest galaxy to see from Earth.
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Stars in a Winter Wonderland
A northern-hemisphere star hop in the winter.
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The Night Sky for June 2007
Mercury makes an appearance after sunset and Venus and Saturn get close in a stunning conjunction. We also welcome the official start of summer!
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Stargazing for Beginners - December
Stargazing for Beginners - what can you view in the night sky in December.
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The Pleiades, the Hyades, and the Double Cluster
Explore some open clusters, the jewel boxes of the sky.
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Observing the Stars of Perseus
The constellation Perseus has much to offer in the winter sky, lying on the Milky Way.
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The Night Sky for May 2008
Catch the planets in the evening sky, starting with Mercury, then Mars and Saturn. A meteor shower coincides with the new moon.
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Journaling for Field Marks
Even in my backyard, I find that my nature journal provides the perfect format for documenting field marks of a species which is unusual for my area or unknown to me. This week provided the opportunity to study the black-headed grosbeak.
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You Can See Forever
Summer nights communing with stars and planets while the cool evening winds blow around your feet.
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Planetary Conjunctions for 2008
Future planetary conjunctions for the year 2008 are highlighted. See planets hover less than one degree apart.
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Joshua Tree National Monument: Spring Camping
While spring teases the high elevation climber with random weather, Joshua Tree becons at the height of it's season...
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Keeping Time with Nuclear
Time change is one of the most stressful times in a person lives. Learn what the Himalayan School of Psychology and Auto Mechanics reports on this matter and how paralells the behavior between man and the rare PJ Bear. Discover the tools that will make time change a less stressful experience.
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Stargazing for Beginners - March
What planets, stars, constellations and unusual events are visible in the night sky for stargazers in March.
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The Healing Art of Drawing Nature
Through nature and art, I have learned new ways to manage and cope with chronic pain. This article is also being submitted for The Pain Management Event here at Suite 101.
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The Tranquil Scilly Isles, Arthur's Lyonesse. Page 2.
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt visits the tranquil sub-tropical Isles of Scilly off the coast of Cornwall, fabled Lyonesse of Arthurian legend and paradise of flowers, birds and empty beaches of silver sand . Accommodation and travel tips. Page 2.
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Nature Scavenger Hunt
Children will find nature specimens to display in their own private natural history museum. They'll be heading outside to gather nature stuff to identify.
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A Review of “Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief”
A book review of "Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief" by Wendelin Van Draanen.
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An Introduction to Seventh Grade Sleuth Star, Sammy Keyes
An introduction to the Sammy Keyes mystery series. A synopsis of the first book, "Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief" by Author Wendelin Van Draanen.
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Mystic River by Dennis Lehane
The first page hooked me for its literary quality....
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The Power of Sting
One fan's journey from troubled teen to a slightly more evolved adult, and how the power of Sting's music and lyrics keep her coming back for more.
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Bird Watching Acadia National Park
With raptor migration as a focal point, Maine's Acadia National Park also has seabirds, warblers and other woodland species to draw birdwatchers in the fall.
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Exciting Whale Watching in Oregon
Spot the mighty gray whales as the herd travels from Baja California, Mexico to the Bering Sea but remember your binoculars, and warm clothes as it is the Oregon Coast!
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Newfoundland Museum: The Rooms
Visitors to St. John's, Newfoundland, can learn more about this capital city, and Canada's youngest province, at this showcase.
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Observing Monoceros
Like the fabled unicorns, Monoceros is hard to spot, notable only for its deep-sky objects and not for its stars.
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Shenandoah National Park
Whether visiting the nation's capital, Virginia's Colonial Williamsburg, Mount Vernon or Monticello, there is a storied and beautiful National Park waiting nearby.
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The Cadborosaurus
A large, snake-like animal is said to make its home in the waters off the west coast of North America.
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Water Ski Shows in Wisconsin
Find a water ski show in Wisconsin near you. The majority of the shows are FREE to the public and occur every week.
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Behind The Scenes, Pt. 2-My First Concert: The Rolling Stones at the Chicago Stadium, 1975
Most fans have fond memories of their first rock concert. In Part 2 of Behind The Scenes, I remember my first foray into concert-going-the Stones at the Chicago Stadium in 1975. Yes, fans do count, too, ya know.
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Bushtits, Hummingbirds and Baseball
The first October storm brings changes to the backyard scene, and begins the season of being indoors and looking out.
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Comet 2P Enke and Other October Sights
On the 28th, Comet 2P Enke is at opposition; this is the beginning of what might be a very nice visit with this very regular visitor. It will not, however, be a great ghostly moth like Hale-Bopp. It will be, at best, a fuzzy smear of light visible to the naked eye, but certainly no spectacle. Not to Joe Schmoe down the street anyway. To star gazers like you and me, it’ll be another starry sojourner to track among the constellations.
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Creston, British Columbia
Located between Kootenay Lake and Cranbrook, British Columbia, Creston is one of the most picturesque spots in the province.
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Day Trip to Baltimore
What to do and see in Baltimore, Maryland in a day's time! Experience great views and food by the bay.
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Mount Herman Trail in Monument, Colorado
With slightly cooler weather, Mt. Herman is the perfect quick getaway hike. The leaves had only begun turning colors when we did this hike, but I suspect it would be an excellent trail for watching the fall colors for a little while.
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Salmon parcels
Fresh salmon fillets baked in foil parcels with herbs and wine.
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The Leonid Meteor Shower
Info and tips on viewing the Leonid Meteor Shower.
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Wildlife Watching for Big Bucks
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A Mule Deer's Antlers
For a Mule Deer buck, removing the velvet from his antlers is something like taking off the kid gloves. But, he can only use them for a couple of months and they aren't just used to do battle.
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An Ethical Code for Kayakers
Take time to consider your effect on the environment while kayaking and develop your own personal code of paddling ethics.
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