Some of you may have heard about the Cameloparalids. That was the new meteor shower that was predicted for early Saturday morning, last. In the end it fizzled, but I decided to combine my love of amateur astronomy and an Aneros session, to good effect. Where I am, the predicted maximum was going to be…
Over the past 10 days or so, I have had so new experiences that make me think I've made it past the "Newbie" stage. A week ago, Saturday night, I took to my rooftop deck to watch the Perseid meteor shower, realizing that the chances of a clear, hazeless sky were nil, but hoping nonetheless.…