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Stargazing and Stewardship: Connecting Land and Sky at the Southington Land Conservation Trust

Here’s to protecting the natural spaces that let us see the universe and ourselves with a slightly different perspective.

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End of the Season at Longview

It was the last observing weekend of the year at Long View Ciderhouse. Friday had the best forecast, so we went up, but there was a blanket of clouds overhead. Didn’t matter.

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The Power and the Beauty

Under a rare aurora borealis in Connecticut, we stand in awe—humbled by the universe’s beauty and power. A reflection on wonder, science, and humanity’s fragile place beneath the dancing lights of the cosmos, republished from 2024.

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Sharing Saturn: Awe, Stories, and a Little Perspective

On a hilltop at Long View Ciderhouse, Saturn rose and stories flowed. From shy stargazers to visual artists, a night of cider, clouds, and shared wonder reminded me that astronomy isn’t really about stars—it’s about perspective, connection, and awe.

Photo Credit: Eva Gryk