The Solar Ruler Blog

Stories from chasing aurora, finding dark skies, and learning to read the night. New posts as the adventures happen.

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  June 6, 2026

  Star Party at Eagle Lake: A Night Out with the Minnesota Astronomical Society

  I joined the Minnesota Astronomical Society for a public Star Party at their Eagle Lake Observatory near Young America, MN. Clear skies, friendly astronomers, and access to some seriously impressive telescopes made it a night worth repeating.

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  May 23, 2026

  Testing the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Under a Dark Minnesota Sky

  What a 1-inch sensor action cam can - and can't - actually capture under the stars. A first-night field test from rural Minnesota, with honest results.

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  May 20, 2026

  Why I Built Solar Ruler: Finding My Way Back to a Dark Sky

  I grew up under a North Dakota sky most people never get to see. Then I moved to the city, and the stars disappeared. This is the story of why I built Solar Ruler - and how it helps you find your way back to a sky worth looking up at.

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  September 15, 2025

  The Night God Spoke Through the Northern Lights

  A personal story of witnessing the Northern Lights on a quiet Minnesota lake and discovering God's comforting presence through the beauty of creation.

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