https://frostydrew.org Latest news headlines published by Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center including events, columns, media, and log entries. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:15:01 EDT Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:15:01 EDT headlines Legionware.net developer@frostydrew.org 15 https://frostydrew.org/publications.dc/show/entry-1692/ On Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 4:25 am ET, Earth will arrive at the point in its orbit where the Northern Hemisphere is at maximum tilt (23.4°) towards the Sun. This is the Summer Solstice and marks the first day of the summer season in the Northern Hemisphe... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:30:27 EDT Scott MacNeill's Columns Scott MacNeill Columns https://frostydrew.org/publications.dc/show/entry-783/ Is a term I use, when referring to the area surrounding an observatory or any other area where telescopes are in use. This term should in no way be confused with the red lights of bordellos, found throughout the world. Yes both use red lights, but for enti... Mon, 11 Nov 2013 14:33:42 EST Tom Abbott's Columns Tom Abbott Columns https://frostydrew.org/publications.dc/show/entry-1690/ Tomorrow, Saturday, June 13, 2026 we will host our first Celebrate the Milky Way event of the year. These are the nights that we think the best views of the Milky Way will be available on a Saturday night. We will open the Observatory and Science Center at... Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:44:45 EDT Scott MacNeill's Columns Scott MacNeill Columns https://frostydrew.org/publications.dc/show/entry-1688/ This coming Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 4:47 am ET, the Moon will once again arrive on the opposite side of Earth than the Sun. This is the full Moon. On this date the Moon will rise with the setting Sun and set with the rising Sun, keeping the Moon above the ... Fri, 29 May 2026 10:30:34 EDT Scott MacNeill's Columns Scott MacNeill Columns https://frostydrew.org/publications.dc/show/entry-1686/ At 1:25 pm ET this afternoon (Friday, May 1, 2026) the Moon will arrive on the opposite side of the Earth than the Sun. In science we call this “opposition”, but most people call it the Full Moon. Tonight, the Moon will rise with the setting Sun and se... Fri, 1 May 2026 14:13:18 EDT Scott MacNeill's Columns Scott MacNeill Columns https://frostydrew.org/publications.dc/show/entry-1684/ It’s been over a week since the Artemis II mission launched (Wednesday, April 1, 2026). On Monday, April 6, 2026, the Artemis II crew module (Orion Mult-Purpose Crew Vehicle or MPCV) executed a flyby maneuver around the Moon and embarked on the return jo... Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:36:54 EDT Scott MacNeill's Columns Scott MacNeill Columns