Jeff KnoblauchStar hopping is a good beginner skill for an ameture astronomer of all ages. It brings a familiarity of the skies that build confidence and added skill for getting the most out of your nightly sessions with your binoculars or telescope.
Jeff KnoblauchThe inexpensive pleasures of gazing at the stars with binoculars. Why binoculars may be the best telescope you'll ever own. Learn how to choose binoculars for viewing and how best to use them. Explore the many objects in the sky that can be revealed.
Jeff KnoblauchIf we ever conquer fusion energy, how practical would it be to have fusion powered spacecraft? To Infinity's new post explores this element of hard science fiction.
Jeff KnoblauchNew blog post from Jeff Knoblauch examines the physics of using a space elevator. What works and what doesn't work, and some interesting ideas for a different kind of elevator.
Jeff KnoblauchBlog topic: How Vast is Space? Jeff Knoblauch explores how the incomprehensible volume of space relates to his hard science fiction writing.