by Joseph A'Hearn | Aug 16, 2025 | Astronomy, Basics, Eclipse, Featured, Observational Astronomy, Outreach, Research, Science & Faith
I was recently interviewed for the Shine Bright Like The Firmament podcast, which is hosted by Madeline Shepley and features Catholics in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). In this episode I spoke about the different legs of my journey: first,...
by Joseph A'Hearn | Jul 31, 2025 | Astronomy, Basics, Featured, Outreach, Science & Faith
I’ve spent several years teaching Physics and Astronomy in online schools that focus on classical education. But it wasn’t until a little over a year ago when a friend asked me about combining classical and modern Astronomy that I started to think about it...
by Joseph A'Hearn | May 18, 2025 | Astronomy, Basics, Featured, Observational Astronomy, Outreach
Because circumpolar constellations by definition never go below the horizon, classifying constellations as circumpolar is subject to one’s latitude. From the Equator no constellations are circumpolar, whereas from the North Pole all constellations above the horizon...
by Joseph A'Hearn | Apr 9, 2024 | Astronomy, Basics, Eclipse, Featured, Observational Astronomy, Outreach
I traveled across 2/3 of the country with my family to see the total solar eclipse, staying with many friends along the way. Our initial destination was Dallas. Two days before the eclipse, however, cloud cover models still forecasted lots of clouds over Texas. From...
by Joseph A'Hearn | Mar 8, 2024 | Astronomy, Basics, Eclipse, Featured, News, Observational Astronomy, Outreach
On April 8, 2024, the Moon will cover the Sun for a few minutes, as seen from a small strip of Earth spanning parts of Mexico, USA, and Canada. The Moon’s shadow will sweep from southwest to northeast. Other regions of North America not in the direct shadow...
by Joseph A'Hearn | Jun 30, 2023 | Astronomy, Basics, Featured, Observational Astronomy, Science & Faith
Although Summer nights can be short, at least it’s warmer! If you’re outside under a starry Summer sky (in the Northern Hemisphere), here are the constellations you can learn to identify. Note: All the images below are screenshots I took from the...
