Astronomy Hub
Thanks to sci-fi movies and pop culture, it’s fair to say that almost everyone has heard of a light-year - but not everyone fully understands what that means or how it influences our view of the universe...
The Apertura Armored USB Hub is a heavily protected, six (6) port USB hub designed by astronomers for astronomers. This unique device was designed from the ground to benefit amateur astronomers...
Transform your smartphone into a smart telescope & explore the universe like never before with the Hestia by Vaonis! Let's break down what's included with the Vaonis Hestia and how you can use the Gravity app to capture out-of-this-world astrophotos with...
Astronomical filters work by blocking certain types of light and allowing other types to pass through almost unaltered. Filters do not enhance or multiply light; they simply block undesired wavelengths...
For those looking to do solar imaging, whether it be general or if you’re prepping for the upcoming solar eclipse, you might be using an equatorial mount. But how do you polar align your mount during the day...
In this episode of What's in the Sky this Month, Teagan reviews some of the beautiful celestial objects you can see in April 2024...
Unfortunately, both Venus and Neptune are lost within the glare of the Sun this month, but you might still be able to glimpse Mercury very low in the west shortly after sunset for the first week...
We have all been there. The exciting prospect of upgrading your astrophotography gear by purchasing a new telescope - yet there’s a looming cloud hanging over your head of the daunting worries that come with a new piece of equipment...
You’ve no doubt heard of both partial and total solar eclipses - but what’s a hybrid solar eclipse? You might think it’s a combination of the two, but when it comes to eclipses, it’s a little more complicated than that. So, how does a hybrid solar eclipse...
A total solar eclipse is one of nature’s must-see sights. There’s simply nothing else like it. With all this talk about the solar eclipse and solar safety, you may be wondering: do I need solar eclipse glasses...
Black holes have an interesting reputation. Our imaginations run wild as we hear stories of them consuming everything in their path. But what is a black hole? Can you see one with a telescope...
Astrophotography can be extremely rewarding - but it's not without its challenges. You need a lot of gear, and you need to power that gear. This is where the Apertura All Night Imaging Power Supply comes in...
The Newtonian telescope design uses a primary mirror and secondary mirror to focus and direct light to the eyepiece or camera sensor. The primary mirror is the larger focusing mirror at the bottom of the telescope tube...
Throughout history, solar eclipses have been viewed with great significance and wonder. Over time, meticulous observers noticed that eclipses appeared to come in cycles and that one could predict exactly when and where an eclipse would happen...
If there’s one common misconception that newcomers to astronomy often have, it’s that you must own a telescope to enjoy the night sky. A telescope is a wonderful tool that can allow you to explore the universe around us, but that’s not necessarily the o...