Sara Antonuccio
Hi! I'm Sara, and I'm a content writer for High Point Scientific. I've been a lifelong stargazer and astronomy enthusiast, and like so many, I dream of one day going into space. I currently study computer science at Harvard Extension School and enjoy programming, reading, and doing puzzles in my spare time.
The search for clear, dark skies often leads us far from home. Scattered across the globe are famous observatories, Dark Sky Parks, and historically significant locations that have seen generations of influential astronomy research and discoveries...
For centuries, civilizations studied the night sky with no aid whatsoever. All they had was the power of their human eyes, and that alone served them well enough to observe meteor showers, planetary movements, and rare cosmic events. Many of us equate...
Everyone wants to look at the stars. When you buy a telescope, chances are the purpose is for stargazing. Astronomy is thought of as a night-centered discipline, and to a large extent, it is. But by focusing solely on the planets and outer stars, we’re l...
Observatories are the second homes of many astronomers, and anyone with an interest in astronomy will find themselves in awe of these grand places. If you’ve never been to an observatory and don’t have one near you, you’re not doomed to miss out. Thank...
The late 1800s saw the first commercially produced electric lights, and mankind has since embraced the technology with open arms. As much as artificial lighting has helped us progress forward by effectively giving us more usable hours in the day, it has...
The most daunting part of any new, big purchase is getting everything set up. Buying a telescope is a thrill, but once you lay out all the parts, you might feel a little lost. The setup process is a great way to get to know your telescope, and with some...
As cities have grown and people have spread out across the globe, we’ve created a bit of a problem that affects amateur astronomers, casual stargazers, and anyone who wants to appreciate the night sky: light pollution...
The number of inventions that have changed the world is staggering, but one, in particular, has been able to change our view of the world—literally. When humans had nothing but their eyes to use as stargazing tools, questions abounded. What are the s...
We wouldn’t know even a fraction of what’s out there in the night sky if it weren’t for telescopes. Before they were invented, mankind could only gaze up and wonder. What exactly were all those dots? Were they far away, or very small? Why did some of th...
There’s nothing like getting a new telescope. Everything’s still shiny and nice, it’s all aligned properly, and it’s like playing with a new toy. Of course, the buzz wears off and while you still appreciate having a telescope, you miss the feeling you had...
When you’re shopping for a telescope, you’ll come across a lot of new terms that you might not recognize. One of these terms is aperture, and it’s vitally important but the purpose isn’t immediately obvious. So, what is aperture for, and how much does it...
Staring up at the stars is a pastime that doesn’t get nearly enough attention. You’re looking at worlds that are unimaginably far away from you while watching the laws of the universe play out. While it’s perfectly possible to appreciate the view witho...
You finally bought your first telescope. Congratulations! You’re all set and ready for some ‘stellar’ celestial observation. But what happens when you want better viewing and new gadgets to make your hobby even more rewarding...
Astronomy in our modern society is the study of space and all of the incredible objects and bodies permeating it, but the “science” wasn’t always a science...
