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- March 01, 2025
While Saturn and Neptune are too close to the Sun to be visible, Mercury is furthest from the Sun on the 7th, and can be easily seen in the west about 15 minutes after sunset for roughly the first half of the month.
- October 01, 2025
Mars can be found clinging to the west-southwestern horizon this month, and is joined by Mercury from mid-month onwards.
- April 25, 2025
Whatever the reason, you’re excited to explore the universe and can’t wait to see these amazing sights for yourself. But what’s the reality of the situation? Can you hope to see anything resembling the images you’ve seen? What factors will play a role...
- January 19, 2021
Here you'll find information on different types of telescope filters and what they are best used for. There is a telescope filter for every application, whether you want to enhance views through the eyepiece for observations of the planets and nebulae...
- November 16, 2020
Congratulations! You’ve purchased your first telescope - an optical time machine that will help you explore our amazing Universe. You may have aspirations of discovering comets or becoming a published astro-imager someday; or you might want to simply...
- May 13, 2026
Amateur astronomers dream of seeing the night sky as the ancients once did, free from light pollution, with countless stars and the Milky Way stretching from horizon to horizon. Unfortunately, the reality is that those skies are rare.
- October 22, 2024
Stargazers and amateur astronomers who live in urban areas own telescopes and spend countless hours observing and photographing our night sky, even with light pollution! The trick is to find the right telescope for you and then accessorize it correctly...
- January 10, 2024
Witnessing a rocket launch is one of the most awe-inspiring sights you can see. Rockets carry incredible payloads, such as flagship missions to Pluto, Jupiter, and other worlds, or carry people into space on historic and thrilling missions.
- July 19, 2023
Every few years, the Earth and its inhabitants are treated to a mesmerizing celestial event that captivates the world's attention: a solar eclipse.
- March 03, 2022
We’ve only just begun to explore the worlds that lie beyond our own, but in the decades since the first space probes left the Earth, our knowledge of our neighboring planets has grown exponentially. You may not be able to venture out into the solar system...
- June 01, 2026
Uranus is too close to the Sun to be seen this month, but the evening sky offers a triple planetary treat towards the west-northwest. Mercury twinkles low in twilight for most of June, from around 15 minutes after sunset.
- 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!
- February 12, 2025
There are so many ways to introduce kids to astronomy, but to keep them engaged and help them learn more effectively, nothing beats a good arts and crafts project. But beyond the typical model of the solar system, what are some projects that are fun...
- October 22, 2024
While we generally do not recommend doing astrophotography with a manual Dobsonian telescope, you can certainly take quick photos of the Moon, the planets, some bright deep-sky objects and maybe even the International Space Station! All it takes is a...
- May 17, 2024
Have you ever gazed at the night sky hoping to spot the dazzling band of gas clouds, nebulae, and stars known as our Milky Way, only to be disappointed by the full moon outshining everything in the celestial mosaic?
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