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- September 17, 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. There is an impressive number of...
- August 18, 2025
Askar has introduced the Askar Color Magic Ultra E-Series filter set, which features two dual-band filters and gives OSC users the creative freedom of a monochrome camera.
- 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.
- December 31, 2024
2024 was an unforgettable year for space - from missions to Europa, commercial spacewalks, and a solar eclipse - it felt like everyone was looking up this year.
- September 18, 2024
Looking up into the sky, you might think the Sun is a very large star. However, even the Sun pales in comparison to some of the stars in just our own Milky Way. The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) has provided groundbreaking observations...
- January 17, 2024
We met with Aldrich Astronomical Society’s (AAS) President, Jim Zebrowski. Located in Paxton Massachusetts, Aldrich Astronomical Society, which was founded in 1932, is one of the oldest amateur astronomy clubs in the United States and is dedicated to...
- December 11, 2023
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!
- February 08, 2023
It can be a little confusing trying to learn about telescopes when you’re just starting out in astronomy, and you may be afraid of appearing clueless at your club’s next observing night. Besides the seemingly endless hardware choices, there are a lot...
- December 21, 2022
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...
- November 30, 2022
Telescopes are amazing tools. Not only do they allow us to see distant objects that lie beyond the reach of our eyes, but they can also reveal details on objects that would otherwise remain unseen. It’s no exaggeration to say that telescopes have literally...
- January 31, 2022
We're going live! Tune in with our team member, Kyle, as we share with you live views of some of the best objects you can see in the winter sky. We'll be looking at the Orion Nebula, Horsehead Nebula, Rosette Nebula, Pleiades, and so much more.
- May 30, 2018
In late July of this year, there is an exciting opportunity to see Mars at its best! The “Red Planet” will be at opposition, which means it will be opposite the Sun as observed from Earth. At a distance of only 35.8 million miles, it will be closer to...
- February 17, 2026
With a large number of dedicated astronomy cameras on the market, it can be a daunting task to find the right model that best fits your needs.
- February 17, 2026
If you’re looking for a fun, interactive, and hassle-free astrophotography experience, smart telescopes are the way to go. These all-in-one systems take the complicated nature out of astrophotography by condensing a camera, mount, and telescope into a...
- 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...
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