An Amateur Astronomer’s Life
I was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on January 17, 1953. In 1959 my father’s job change moved our family to Warwick, […]
How I became an Amateur Astronomer
Well, Let Me See— I guess it all started when I was 8 or 9 years old. Once again, November arrived and, […]
The “Conjunction” of Frank Seagrave and Percival Lowell
Soon after I joined Skyscrapers, which is now more than 31 years ago, I became very interested in the history of our […]
My Life as an Amateur Astronomer
When I was younger, I received a telescope for Christmas one year. It had to be sometime in the early to mid […]
Just Another Planet Book?
When our local town librarian called my attention to a new addition to our library, I wondered if it were just another […]
My Life as an Amateur Astronomer
I have always been fascinated by Astronomy. Growing up in Douglas, Massachusetts, I remember when I was a little boy looking up […]
Portable Planetarium Show Transcript
Welcome ladies and gentlemen to our portable planetarium, which, as far as we know, is the first in the world of this […]
Skyscrapers Portable Planetarium Project
In my capacity as Skyscraper historian during the past couple of decades, I have endeavored to enlighten members, both old and new, […]
Brian Magaw: A Remembrance
10th Anniversary Remembrance Ten years ago this July, Skyscrapers were both ecstatic and sad at the same time. While we and the […]
An Historic 8¼” Alvan Clark Returns to its Former Glory
I can remember my first visit to Seagrave Observatory in N. Scituate, Rhode Island as clearly as though I’d been there yesterday. […]
Stardust Memories: Frank E. Seagrave and Halley’s Comet
During the fall of 1909 “prophets” and doomsayers were predicting dire earthly calamities because of a forthcoming celestial event — the return […]