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- September 13, 2024
On Tuesday, September 17th, 2024, there will be a Partial Lunar Eclipse. This event is of particular interest, as it will align with two other lunar events: The Harvest Moon and the first Supermoon of the year!
- May 20, 2026
If you're just starting out in the hobby, it can be hard to know where to begin and what resources to turn to. Fortunately, we've been doing this for decades, and we're here to share our knowledge and help you find answers to your astronomy questions...
- January 15, 2025
On Thursday, March 13th, 2025, there will be a Total Lunar Eclipse. What will the moon look like? Will you be able to see the eclipse? Learn more!
- March 21, 2022
From July 1969 to December 1972, NASA landed the Apollo missions on the Moon. Each mission left a flag on the lunar surface, along with the descent stage of the lunar module and other pieces of hardware. But can we see the flag on the Moon?
- 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...
- January 18, 2023
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.
- March 02, 2026
As the calendar flips to 2026, we quickly begin to approach the biggest space mission of the year, arguably one of the biggest of the decade - the launch of NASA’s Artemis II mission! For the first time since 1972, humans will travel beyond Earth's orbit...
- February 18, 2025
If you’re fortunate enough to be in the path of a total solar eclipse, you’ll have anywhere from 2-5 minutes to capture tons of different detail in the Sun’s atmosphere. These different features can be captured by adjusting your exposure and getting the...
- March 20, 2024
A total solar eclipse is one of nature’s must-see sights. There’s simply nothing else like it. With all this talk about the solar eclipse and solar safety, you may be wondering: do I need solar eclipse glasses?
- March 04, 2024
For many in the USA, the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse offers a rare opportunity to see and photograph a total solar eclipse without making extensive international travel plans. For others, it represents something more - the opportunity to share the experience...
- May 24, 2023
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?
- October 30, 2024
There are only two planets that orbit closer to the Sun than the Earth. As such, Mercury and Venus are known as “inferior planets,” but as any astronomer will tell you, there’s nothing inferior about these worlds.
- May 01, 2026
Both Uranus and Neptune are too close to the Sun to be visible, but Mercury returns to the evening sky during the last week and should be easily seen by month’s end. Look for it low over the west-northwest about 15 minutes after sunset.
- March 20, 2026
Weighing in at an outstanding 1.85 lbs., the DWARF Mini proudly holds the title of smallest smart telescope in the world, but does this pocket-sized powerhouse have what it takes to help you conquer the cosmos? Follow along to find out!
- 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!
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