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Author Archives: Robert Victor

Robert Victor has enjoyed sharing the beauty of the night sky through live sky-watching sessions, planetarium programs and writings throughout his professional life—and now through his retirement years. While a staff member at the Abrams Planetarium at Michigan State University, Victor originated the monthly “Sky Calendar” in 1968, and it’s still going strong after more than a half-century. Subscriptions and a sample issue are available at www.abramsplanetarium.org/skycalendar/.

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August astronomy: A full moon ruins this year’s Perseid meteor shower—but there are a bunch of visible planets and bright stars

by Robert Victor July 31, 2022July 30, 2022

A preview of what the nighttime skies will look like in August.

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July astronomy: The month brings a promising meteor shower—and chances to view our Milky Way galaxy

by Robert Victor June 30, 2022
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June astronomy: As summer begins, the morning offers a rare view of all the bright planets—in proper order

by Robert Victor May 31, 2022May 29, 2022
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May Astronomy: Four planets continue to hang out in the mornings, while May 15 brings a total eclipse of the moon

by Robert Victor April 30, 2022April 30, 2022
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April Astronomy: The month brings Ramadan, a meteor shower, and a gathering of planets in the southeast

by Robert Victor March 31, 2022
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March astronomy: The month brings daylight saving time, spring, and a fantastic view of three planets

by Robert Victor February 26, 2022February 26, 2022

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