How many stars can you see with the naked eye at night? 40 or 50 thousand? Or is it 100,000 stars? Have you ever tried to count? Well, a few astronomers have counted, and the number is pretty… disappointing.
Backyard Astronomer
Away from city lights and bright moonlight, this is the time of year to see the faint band of the Milky Way stretching right over the top of the sky.
Second Act
Lt. Kim Vetter from the Michigan State Police talks about concerns and tips for aging drivers.
Historia
A hundred years after the fact, most people would agree that World War I was a colossal waste of human life. But at the time, voices for peace were few in number, isolated, and faced political persecution. One such voice was Alice Wheeldon.
Backyard Astronomer
All this week, the phase of the moon grows larger and brighter as it advances from first quarter toward full. This is a good time to see the dark round plains called “maria,” and bright splashes of lighter material called “rays.”
