Now, has anyone tracked down the Nova? It just looks like a faint star, but it was a REALLY faint star until the white dwarf component of the binary system "ate too much" and had a thermonuclear explosion. If your skies are dark, you can see it with the unaided eye. If not, try binoculars. My 10x50's showed it nicely last night. https://spaceweatherarchive.com/2021/08/10/rare-naked-eye-nova/
Don't forget, folks! The Perseid meteors peak overnight. https://www.space.com/32868-perseid-meteor-shower-guide.html
Heya folks! Annnnd we're back. The Perseid meteor shower is approaching, peaking on August 11/12. What if you're like some of my buddies, and are blind? Or it's raining? Listening to 'em is a great way to observe. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa14fOybJ4qTosQPa1TJdcw
I got to learn how to use a thirty foot telescope last night. It was "out of this world!" https://joshurban.substack.com/p/shoot-the-moon?s=w
