Diana Hannikainen

Oct 30, 2024 | skyandtelescope.org | Diana Hannikainen

If skies are clear this Wednesday, you’ll see the full Moon. And not just any old full Moon, but the Blue Moon . . . the “true” Blue Moon! If skies are clear for you on Wednesday, August 30th, you’ll want to take a look at the Moon. On that night, media outlets will tell you, you will be looking at a Blue Moon. Only, it's not a real Blue Moon.

Aug 22, 2024 | skyandtelescope.org | Diana Hannikainen

A Westfield, Massachuetts, teenager is the recipient of an award in recognition of her multi-faceted outreach activities. The organizers of Stellafane, the century-old amateur telescope makers convention held annually in Springfield, Vermont, awards prizes to the makers of eclectic telescopes that dot the field around the iconic pink clubhouse atop Breezy Hill. Having just celebrated 100 years, this year the convention introduced a new award: the Raymond Fairbanks Youth Outreach Award.

Aug 10, 2024 | copernical.com | Diana Hannikainen

Prepare for the Perseids and a pretty planetary pairingby Diana Hannikainen for S and T NewsWashington DC (SPX) Aug 10, 2024 The year's long-awaited Perseid meteor shower will be accompanied by a graceful planetary conjunction. It's well worth staying up all night to watch. The Perseid meteor shower, a celestial event eagerly awaited by millions of skywatchers around the world, is about to make its annual return to the night sky.

Aug 8, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Diana Hannikainen

Aug 8, 2024 | skyandtelescope.org | Diana Hannikainen

The year’s long-awaited Perseid meteor shower will be accompanied by a graceful planetary conjunction. It’s well worth staying up all night to watch. Note to Editors/Producers: This release is accompanied by high-quality graphics; see the end of this release for the images and links to download. The Perseid meteor shower, a celestial event eagerly awaited by millions of skywatchers around the world, is about to make its annual return to the night sky.