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Spooky Skies in San Diego
This Halloween, after the trick-or-treating and downing a pound of candy, when the sun sets over the glistening ocean, take a minute to look up.
Colin Benaissa
Oct 13, 2025


Dark Skies: What They Are and Where to Find Them in San Diego
Have you ever looked up at the night sky from your backyard?
Colin Benaissa
Sep 2, 2025


Shen: Orion’s Belt in China
When we look at Orion’s bright stars, we may see it as a belt if you’re Greek, a string of pearls if you’re Arab, or something else altogether if you’re Chinese.
Colin Benaissa
Jul 2, 2025


Al-Jabbar, the Arabic story of Orion
We know Orion to be a skilled hunter in Greek myths, but in Arabic astronomy, Orion is called “Al-Jabbar”, which means “The Giant”.
Colin Benaissa
Jun 15, 2025
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