Astronomy Hub
- August 08, 2025
Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse! One of the most well-known stars in the night sky has a hidden companion, according to recent observations made by the ‘Alopeke instrument with the Gemini North Observatory.
- August 06, 2025
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.
- August 06, 2025
The Perseids is a major meteor shower active between July 17th and August 23rd, with its maximum typically occurring on the night of August 12th/13th.
- August 01, 2025
In recent years imaging Newtonian telescopes have become extremely popular due to their “fast optics” and high-performing value per dollar when compared to refractors or other more complex optical systems.
- August 01, 2025
Collimation can be intimidating, especially for the first time after your new telescope makes a trip from our facility to its new home, and we understand that. Knowing the process of collimation, as well as the intended goal is extremely helpful.
- August 01, 2025
Dim Mars is now only visible for a short time in the evening twilight, and appears low over the western horizon, with a slender crescent Moon beside it on the 26th.
- July 30, 2025
Your eyepieces will be some of the most important accessories you’ll own - so selecting the right eyepieces will be crucial to your viewing experience. Different focal length eyepieces are going to provide different magnifications: lower magnification...
- July 30, 2025
No matter how much technology we add to the world, books will still be the #1 source for inspiration and knowledge for the coming generations.
- July 25, 2025
The Sky-Watcher HAC125DX Mini Astrograph is an exciting upgrade from the original HAC125. This small but powerful scope brings together an incredibly fast f/2 focal ratio, a compact form factor, and sharp optics for anyone looking to dive into EAA or...
- July 23, 2025
Let’s be honest: few of us like math, but there are a handful of formulae that can be useful to the amateur astronomer and can help you make the most of your equipment.
- July 22, 2025
If you want to ensure the longevity of your telescope and bring it along on all your adventures, you’ll need a case that protects your gear while making it easy to transport.
- July 16, 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?
- July 11, 2025
Tackle focusing like a pro with this streamlined adjustment assistant from ZWO! The new EAF Pro not only allows you to precisely dial in your initial focus but also keeps up with factors that can knock a well-charted imaging session off course.
- July 09, 2025
On July 1, 2025, astronomers at the ATLAS station in Chile made a groundbreaking discovery: the third interstellar object ever detected in our solar system, and only the second confirmed interstellar comet.
- July 03, 2025
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.
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