- Luke
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read

If you told me back in 2018—when I wrote my very first entry, “Introduction to the series”—that we’d be here, at 200 blog posts, I would find it hard to believe. Yet here we are, continuing to chart new territory in astronomy, education, and cosmic storytelling!
A Quick Spin Through Our Celestial Journey
Early Days (2018–2019)We kicked off by covering basics like “The Moon” and “Venus”, unraveling orbits and phases. Even then, I loved blending mythological tidbits—like how Venus, the “evening star,” is named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty—with practical stargazing tips.
Space Meets Humanity (2020–2021)We dove into deeper topics like “Black Lives Matter,” “COVID-19,” and the importance of uniting under one sky. We also tackled big-picture astrophysics in “Bang Crunch Bounce Rip” and “Heat Death”, reminding us that the fate of the universe is both awe-inspiring and humbling.
Expanding Our Horizons (2022–2023)A personal highlight was achieving over 1000 five-star reviews—an honor fueling more tours, blog posts, and brand-new partnerships (“AstroTours.org now has over 1000 5 star reviews!”). We also gleaned new perspectives on how to protect the night sky in “Light Pollution” and “Eco-Friendly Stargazing”, renewing our commitment to Earth while marveling at the cosmos.
Festival Fun, Awards & Meteor Mania (2024–2025)We brought telescopes to places like Winter Park, Breckenridge, and even beyond Colorado (“AstroTours.org's Stellar Expansion: Now Hosting Astronomy Tours in Arizona!”). We shared front-row seats to spectacular cosmic events, from the 2023 Perseids shower to the “Annular Solar Eclipse” of October. We also introduced new star guides—people like Aislynn, Mazzy, and Reese—whose passion makes our tours sparkle even brighter.
The Heart of It All
Behind each post—whether it’s comedic musings like “Diving Deep Inside Uranus” or sobering reflections like “Kessler Syndrome: When Space Junk Spirals out of Control”—is a commitment to share astronomy in a fun, inclusive way.
We’ve explored everything from x-mas comets to Mars landing highlights and from “No matter where you are now, where you call home is under the same set of stars” to “Our main reason for 4-star reviews and how to avoid them.” The tone jumps between serious and playful, but the goal never changes: to ignite wonder and connect us under the same cosmic canvas.
Looking Ahead
So, what’s next? If we’ve learned anything, it’s that the universe is boundless—just like our capacity for discovery. We’ll keep showing up with meteor-shower guides, planet-by-planet spotlights, deep dives into cosmic lore, plus behind-the-scenes tales from AstroTours events across the Front Range, Winter Park, and beyond. Maybe we’ll even do another countdown to an epic total solar eclipse or chase the next hidden comet named something whimsical.
Thank you—every stargazer, tourist, cosmic enthusiast, and blog reader—for supporting us through two hundred posts of cosmic curiosity. Your questions, feedback, and laughter drive us to keep exploring. Here’s to the next 200 posts—may our nights be clear, our telescopes steady, and our hearts ever filled with wonder.
Clear skies and happy stargazing!
—Luke