Astronomy Hub
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...
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...
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...
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 l...
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...
The search for life beyond Earth has long captivated us as a species, driving scientific exploration to uncover whether we are alone in the vast universe...
Whatever the reason, you’re excited to explore the universe and can’t wait to see these amazing sights for yourself. But what’s the reality of the situation? Can you hope to see anything resembling the images you’ve seen? What factors will play a role...
One of the most difficult astrophotos one can take is that of the International Space Station (ISS) transiting across the face of the Moon or Sun. However, with a lot of patience, planning, and sheer luck, this type of image is totally possible...
After the Quadrantids in January, the April Lyrid meteor shower (aka, simply the Lyrids) is the next major shower of the year, and typically reaches maximum around April 22nd or 23rd...
Here’s a question that gets asked a lot in astronomy, especially when it comes to telescopes: what’s the most distant object you can see? Maybe you’re thinking of buying a telescope, or maybe you already own one, and you’ve had a friend or neighbor ask you...
If you’re new to astronomy, there are a few key terms you’ll need to know. Some, like aperture and focal length, are important, and you might make a point of learning them early on. Other terms won’t initially seem so important, but you might often hear...
Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity revolutionized our understanding of gravity as a curvature of spacetime caused by mass and energy. One of the predictions that Einstein theorized was the phenomenon of gravitational lensing...
We recently acquired a quantity of factory sealed Meade LX600 Telescopes! To ensure quality and a top notch customer experience, we ran each telescope through its paces at our facility in New Jersey...
Maximize your imaging sessions on your lightweight rig, with the Sky-Watcher HAC125DX Mini Astrograph...
In this episode of What's in the Sky this Month, Teagan reviews some of the beautiful celestial objects you can see in April 2025...
