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Power Outage

Winter's wrath arrived with a power outage during high winds on December 4, 2024. While some people likely bemoaned the darkness, others...

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Aug 181 min read

In KPVillas

In KPVillas, what will you find? A series of questions ( PDF ) invite you to explore the neighborhood, with links to relevant content at...

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Mar 161 min read

Solar Eclipse Sightlines

If you watch the partial solar eclipse from KPVillas on April 8, 2024, plan a clear sightline to the sun for the duration of the event. ...

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Dec 14, 20231 min read

The King Dominates at Night

Jupiter dominates the winter night sky, being visible high in the southeast in the early twilight, then gliding westward across the sky...

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Oct 16, 20233 min read

Responsible Outdoor Lighting

Many homeowners seek to get away from the impositions of nearby city life and to enjoy the abundance of nature in KPVillas. Half of that...

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Mar 2, 20231 min read

Conjunction Welcomes at the Entrance

A conjunction of Jupiter and brilliant Venus greeted visitors and homeowners as they pulled up to the entrance on the evening of...

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Feb 18, 20231 min read

Planets Dazzle in Western Twilight

When you enter the gate, look slightly left in the clearing for two bright objects in the sky after sunset. In mid-February 2023,...

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Nov 16, 20211 min read

Quantifying the Night

Q: How dark does it get in Knollwood Park Villas? A: 19.3 magnitudes per square arcsecond. A survey using Sky Quality Meters and visual...

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