Astronomy Hub
- June 27, 2025
So - the carrier just left and you’ve unpacked all your new gear including an ASIAIR, what now? How do you connect everything? Once you’ve done that, how do you control it all?
- June 25, 2025
Observatories are home to some of the biggest and most impressive telescopes in the world. As many amateur astronomers know, there are many ways to experience the night sky beyond looking through a backyard telescope. Learn more about observatories in...
- June 18, 2025
2025 might be one of the best years to see Uranus and Neptune. Locating these two planets is often considered a highlight on the journey of becoming a more advanced amateur astronomer. After all, how many people can say they’ve seen all of the planets...
- June 12, 2025
In 1672, French inventor Laurent Cassegrain introduced a telescope that offered a compact design while still achieving a long focal length by reflecting the light from the secondary mirror back through a hole in the center of the primary mirror. At the...
- June 11, 2025
The Southern delta Aquariids is a major meteor shower, active from around July 18th to August 12th, with its maximum typically occurring on the night of July 29th/30th.
- June 04, 2025
Astronomers have recently identified a new object, named 2017 OF201, in the outer reaches of our solar system that may need to be added to the ever growing list of “dwarf planets”.
- June 01, 2025
Uranus is lost in the Sun’s glare, but if you have an unobstructed view towards the west-northwest, you may be able to see Jupiter very low over the horizon during the first few days of the month.
- May 30, 2025
There are roughly 5,000 - 10,000 stars in the night sky that are visible to the naked eye. Many of these stars can be used as “pointer” stars to help lead your way to faint celestial objects. This article will serve as a general overview of some basic...
- May 28, 2025
When it comes to processing any astrophotography image, there is no one “right” way of doing things. There are many different ways, different techniques, and different software programs you can use to achieve the same results.
- May 28, 2025
ZWO has set the standard when it comes to all-in-one imaging solutions for deep space astrophotography. Now, they have integrated this technology and the ASIAIR App interface into their dedicated astronomy camera, the ASI585MC-Air.
- May 23, 2025
Astronomy is a fascinating hobby that literally allows you to explore the universe like no other. Maybe you’ve already read some books and magazines or seen some stunning images online. Maybe you’ve been inspired by the unmanned space probes we’ve sent...
- May 13, 2025
Nothing is more frustrating than heading outside excitedly to look at the stars, only to realize that you can’t see anything through your telescope. Worse, there could be so many causes that it’s hard to know where to start troubleshooting.
- May 08, 2025
When it comes to amateur astronomy, few telescope designs offer the sheer value and immersive viewing experience of a Dobsonian. The Apertura AD series has long been a favorite among both new and experienced stargazers for its outstanding optics, sturdy...
- May 05, 2025
People often have a very wide range of expectations about what they’re going to see through their first telescope. Many new astronomers look into the eyepiece for the first time expecting to see vivid colors and incredible detail - something that looks...
- May 01, 2025
Uranus is in conjunction with the Sun on the 17th, and therefore isn’t visible this month. Jupiter glints in the evening twilight but is rapidly losing ground against the Sun.
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