Kyle Denny
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow on our planet's surface. During this phenomenon, the Moon appears to completely or partially cover the Sun, creating a dramatic and awe-inspiring celestial display...
You’re setting up for the night with your new telescope and you point it at the Moon. You’re dazzled by the views, but you also might notice something strange: the view is upside down! Why is that...
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...
Get excited! On October 14, 2023, a solar eclipse will be visible over the United States for the first time since 2017. However, unlike the 2017 eclipse, this eclipse will be an annular eclipse (also known as a “ring of fire” eclipse)...
Setting up a telescope can take some time, especially if you’re in a hurry. Indeed, stargazing can be a very uncomfortable experience with the wrong gear. It can be hot, muggy, and the air filled with mosquitoes; or it can be frigid cold and your fingers g...
We're going live! Tune in beginning at 12:00 AM ET as we bring you LIVE views of the Green Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) making its first trip through the solar system in 50,000 years. Time is subject to change due to weather concerns in the observing location...
Have you ever wondered how to create a really high-resolution image of the Moon? Something that looks straight out of the Apollo missions? The easiest way to do this is to combine panels at high magnification...
Trying to spot the International Space Station? You’re in luck. The International Space Station (ISS) is the third brightest object in the night sky, next to the Moon and Venus. At its very brightest, the ISS shines at a magnitude of -3. That’s brighter tha...
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...
Are you looking for a telescope under $500? While telescopes can cost thousands of dollars, there are actually many good options for powerful telescopes under $500? These telescopes are big enough to be able to resolve incredible detail on the planets...
The Celestial objects we see in the sky appear to be located on the surface of a great sphere of immense diameter, with us at the center. This is called “the Celestial Sphere”. Understanding the Celestial Sphere is critical to understanding why, for exa...
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...
Astrophotography is one of the most intimate ways we as human beings can truly engage with the beautiful universe in which we live. Through astrophotography, you can capture with your own gear beautiful nebulae and galaxies billions of light-years away...
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...
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...