Having a backyard observatory is the ultimate dream for most amateur astronomers. If you often find yourself staring at the night sky, trying to make sense of the sparkling dots and lines up there, then perhaps it’s time for you to set up your own observatory. That way, when the weather syncs with your free time, you can easily spend ...

Ed. Note: The following article is a news release provided by the Local Group Astronomy Club. The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center will host a lecture presented by Van Webster of the Local Group on how the Mount Wilson observatories above Pasadena expanded our knowledge of the universe. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your ...