The Gospel in the Stars: Did God Give Us the Names of Constellations?
Ever since I started teaching online astronomy classes for Christian students, everywhere I travel and speak on the subject of astronomy, I meet several people who ask me what I think about "God's original names for the constellations." Now, to someone who isn't...
The Downfall of the Mighty Hunter Orion
So, you wish to know my story—how I became artwork in the night sky, my stars recognizable for generations to come? Make yourself comfortable, my friend, this tale has been spun for millennia. I was a strong lad, gifted with the spear and bow. My profession of choice...
A Galaxy Apart: The Chinese Legend of Vega and Altair
This is a story of an old Chinese legend about two stars, Altair and Vega, in the constellations Aquila and Lyra. In this legend, two people are joined together in love but separated by the stars. Once there was a man named Altair. He lost his parents at a young age....
The Lost Love of Orpheus
You never know how much time you have with someone—it could be years, months, weeks. But when they're gone, they're gone. You can never bring them back to life, even if you tried. I am a perfect example. My name is Orpheus, and this is my story. I'm the son of the...
Delphinus: The One Who Sought the Sea Nymph
When you first think of a dolphin, what comes to your mind? Perhaps fish, the sea, the ocean, a beach, or sea creatures? Most people hearing the word "dolphin" think of things related to the sea. God created most dolphins to reside in the ocean, but some live in...
The Adventures of Pegasus and Bellerophon
A long time ago there lived a young prince named Bellerophon. His father’s realm was afflicted by a huge three-headed monster which was destroying the houses and devouring the animals and the people. Bellerophon resolved to kill this beast. He had received, as a...
The Ancient Egyptian Way to Find North
If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, finding north using the stars is fairly easy. Because the north pole of the Earth points relatively close to the star Polaris (meaning "Pole Star"), when you face that star, you are facing north. To find Polaris, first find the...
What do Jesus and the planet Venus have in common?
What do Jesus and the planet Venus have in common? That probably sounds like an odd question, but as you'll see in the video, it's the Bible that makes this comparison... The Bible is full of fascinating insights when it comes to astronomy because astronomy was part...
How to Take a Field Trip to the Next Solar Eclipse
On Monday, April 8, 2024, millions of people in the United States will experience a unique event: a total eclipse of the sun. Below is a guide for planning a field trip to see the next solar eclipse. It's a rare event you won't want to miss! What is a Total Solar...
Planning for the August 27 Planetary Conjunction
What is a planetary conjunction? A planetary conjunction is when two or more planets converge very close together in the sky. What causes a planetary conjunction? During a planetary conjunction, the planets are not actually close to each other in space. It merely...
Astronomy Activity for Kids: “How Big is the Solar System?”
Here's an odd fact: nearly every model of the solar system you've ever seen—every image, every 3D model, every coat-hanger-with-styrofoam-balls project—is wrong. Just wrong. This is because you need an enormous amount of space to create an accurate model. But this...
How a Lunar Eclipse Saved Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus is famous for "discovering" America in 1492 (and sailing the ocean blue). He really didn’t discover America, per se. The Russians, Chinese, and Vikings already knew about it—and, of course, the first people to the Americas were the native...
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