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- 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 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”.
- 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...
- April 29, 2025
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.
- April 22, 2025
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!
- April 03, 2025
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.
- March 26, 2025
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has continued to expand a new era of discovery by capturing direct images of extrasolar planets, including those in the HR 8799 system and the 51 Eridani system.
- March 19, 2025
Are you ready for a truly out-of-this-world experience? Get ready to witness one of the most amazing sights the universe has to offer: a solar eclipse!
- March 14, 2025
Are you ready for one of the most awe-inspiring events the universe has to offer? A solar eclipse is a rare and breathtaking spectacle that only occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun align perfectly.
- March 12, 2025
If you purchased your solar eclipse glasses from High Point Scientific, regardless of the brand, you can be assured that they are certified to be safe for solar viewing when used as directed. If you purchased your glasses from another vendor or were gifted...
- March 10, 2025
If you've never observed a solar eclipse, you may have a lot of expectations that differ from reality. Let’s go over some of those differences so you don’t find yourself disappointed when the eclipse occurs!
- March 05, 2025
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.
- March 03, 2025
There are many misconceptions about what a lunar eclipse is. Will the Moon actually turn red? Can I look at the Moon during the eclipse? For an experienced astronomer, the answer to these questions may seem obvious. But for a complete beginner to the...
- February 26, 2025
While a human may only see a handful of truly spectacular celestial events in one's lifetime, in reality the universe and our own solar system is a dynamic and constantly changing environment, filled with supernovae, planetary impacts, and other events...
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