karthikeasvur / S&T Online Photo Gallery As local stores are already promoting back-to-school supplies, I'm feeling nostalgic and excited about the end of summer. I was the quirky kid who loved school and couldn't wait to start new classes. And I've been feeling a great yearning to fill in the gaping gaps in my astronomical

Auroras over Lake Muskoka in Ontario, Canada, on May 10.tglobo1025 / Science and technology online photo gallery The stargazing experience extends far beyond the time I spend under the open sky. Just as the “starburst” of a clear night lingers into the next day, the period leading up to an observing session can fill me