How much of what we believe about the heavens have we actually observed for ourselves?

In this episode of Questions At Midnight, I sit down with Mondo Gonzales of Prophecy Watchers for a deep dive into astronomy, astrophotography, Scripture, and some of the controversial questions surrounding what we see when we look up.

Mondo shares how an interest in astronomy eventually helped lead to the Psalm 19 Project, an effort he created and directs through Prophecy Watchers. Using modern telescopes and astrophotography equipment, the project photographs and studies the heavens with the goal of examining astronomical claims firsthand while pointing people toward the biblical message that “the heavens declare the glory of God.”

We talk about the difference between simply looking through a telescope and producing long-exposure astrophotography, why larger telescope apertures reveal objects our eyes cannot see on their own, and how amateur astronomers can make observations without having to rely exclusively on images produced by organizations such as NASA.

Then we get into some of the bigger questions.

What does the Bible mean when it speaks about the firmament or expanse? Does Scripture actually teach a particular shape for the Earth? What happens when Flat Earth claims are compared with direct astronomical observation? Why doesn’t the Sun appear to shrink dramatically as it moves toward the horizon? What can eclipses, planetary observations, constellations, and the movement of objects across the sky tell us?

The Psalm 19 Project has specifically addressed Flat Earth claims and the biblical meaning of the firmament, while using its own equipment and astrophotography as part of that investigation.

We also discuss the astronomy versus astrology, the history of observing and photographing the night sky, the Mazzaroth and constellations, and what Mondo believes Christians can learn by studying the heavens rather than being afraid to ask difficult questions.

Whether you’ve owned telescopes for years or have never looked through one, this conversation is an invitation to go outside, look up, and investigate the heavens for yourself.

Learn more about Mondo Gonzales: https://prophecywatchers.com/mondo-gonzales/

Learn more about the Psalm 19 Project: https://prophecywatchers.com/the-psalm-19-project/

Prophecy Watchers: https://prophecywatchers.com/