As close as it gets ~ July 23! Comet NEOWISE just 64 million miles away....

If you are interested in the night sky, THIS IS THE TIME TO LOOK UP! Comet NEOWISE makes its closest approach to Earth now -- July 23 -- and will be just 64 million miles away.

Want to see it for yourself but don't know where to look? CLICK HERE

Photo of NEOWISE over the Catalinas courtesy of Dr TIm Hunter. 

Heads up in Tucson! NEOWISE is here!

Stunning Comet #NEOWISE as captured with Tucson's Catalina Mountains as the backdrop. Go here for more info on this sparkling show in Tucson's dawn sky right now. 

Photo courtesy of Dr TIm Hunter

#Planetarysci #PSI #COMETS

Thriving Pod ~

Local Tucson artist Joe Pagac painted this striking whale family at the corner of Campbell and Grant (site of the old Bookmans that was torn down). He was trying to convey a sense of thriving under difficult circumstances -- pretty important now, wouldn't you agree?
#tucsonmurals    #joepagac

Imperious and Terrifying and Plain old Annoyed ~

Viewing these magnificent owls from left to right I think that the one furthest left looks like it is wearing an elegant clock thrown around its shoulders. The middle owl gets the prize for "Best Terrifying Stare" and the one on the right...? Well, looks like it gets the "Best Grumpy Face" award. What do you think?
Photo courtesy of George Goldman. 

Tucson Rocks On!

My neighbors have long been painting inspirational rocks and placing them around the area on walls, in trees and gardens, and within the pocket parks. COVID-19 seemingly has prompted even more rocks to be placed to create a little moment of surprise and joy for anyone who spots one. In just the last week I have found these seven: "Believe," "Smile," "Love," "Kind," "Heart," "Polka Dots" and perhaps the most clever one of all - PIZZA SLICE! And one by one I am placing them for others to find. :)