I know most of us are always chasing our rainbows throughout life. But, have you ever actually "chased rainbows"? After seeing  some intense thunderstorm cells popping up late this afternoon, I also noticed that the sun was setting and in the correct location for some potential rainbows! Going down route 2 in Glastonbury to scout out some locations to spot some I hit the … [Read more...]

After checking the weather maps it was a last minute decision to make a quick 3 hour trip up to Glens Falls, N.Y. to see the Adirondack Balloonfest. Making it there within an hour of the launch at 5:00pm I was with about 5,000 other people. Once I got close enought to the launch field I saw a lot of kites of all different sizes flying in the air. Seeing that, I knew it was … [Read more...]

Connecticut Star Party 22 is in the record books! Another great get together for astronomers across new england. Setting up Friday afternoon went off without a hitch under blue skies and warm humid temperatures. A cold front was approaching and was planning on passing over CSP late in the evening bringing clear cool weather and great seeing conditions. Well over 75 scopes … [Read more...]

I woke up a little earlier today to try to get a nice picture of the moon and Venus together. I found one while driving around Hartford before work. The state capitol dome splits the close pairing of the two.   … [Read more...]

Hurricane Leslie is still wondering around Bermuda, but it is certainly being felt, especially in Rhode Island. Hundreds of surfers, boogie boarders, and kite surfers made their way to Pt. Judith and Narragansett Saturday with the promise of great conditions. They were rewarded with 8 to 10 foot waves, right around the Pt. Judith Lighthouse area. The parking lot … [Read more...]