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- December 15, 2014
Celestron PowerSeeker telescopes are very popular for those who want to star-gaze with an astronomical instrument that will produce brighter views of celestial objects inside and outside of our Solar System in comparison to most beginner's telescopes...
- April 29, 2026
A major meteor shower, the eta Aquariids are fairly prolific, bright and fast, but thanks to the location of their radiant, they’re not necessarily easy to observe.
- April 17, 2026
After the Quadrantids in January, the April Lyrid meteor shower (aka, simply the Lyrids) is the next major shower of the year, and typically reaches maximum around April 22nd or 23rd.
- December 09, 2025
The Geminids reach their maximum in mid-December, four months later than the Perseids, and while that’s not ideal cookout weather for most of us, this still gives the Geminids a few advantages.
- November 10, 2025
Here at High Point Scientific, we strive to connect you with the that will fit your specific needs and provide you memories for many years to come. Amateur astronomy can get expensive, and our wallets are not always as big as our dreams of exploring the...
- November 05, 2025
A major meteor shower, the Leonids are very similar to the Orionids in nature. They’re both relatively bright, fast, and have a similar zenith hourly rate, but the Leonids tend to garner more attention.
- September 24, 2025
The Orionids are one of two major showers that occur during the fall, with the other being the Leonids of November.
- September 04, 2025
In August 2025, the global scientific community and space fans alike celebrated a series of exciting milestones in space exploration and astronomical discovery.
- July 30, 2025
No matter how much technology we add to the world, books will still be the #1 source for inspiration and knowledge for the coming generations.
- June 01, 2025
Uranus is lost in the Sun’s glare, but if you have an unobstructed view towards the west-northwest, you may be able to see Jupiter very low over the horizon during the first few days of the month.
- May 23, 2025
Astronomy is a fascinating hobby that literally allows you to explore the universe like no other. Maybe you’ve already read some books and magazines or seen some stunning images online. Maybe you’ve been inspired by the unmanned space probes we’ve sent...
- February 07, 2025
Everyone keeps their eye on the weather. It’s probably hard-coded into our DNA - after all, extreme weather could cost you your life - but astronomers and astrophotographers take a particular interest.
- October 09, 2024
A new comet is going to grace the skies in September and October of 2024! Amateur astronomers and professionals around the world are eagerly anticipating the arrival of C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS), a celestial visitor that promises to be a highlight...
- September 13, 2024
In this guide, I’ll take you through each step of my planetary imaging journey, and show you how to plan, captured, and process your own image of Jupiter!
- July 01, 2024
Mercury returns to the evening twilight and can be found low in the west-northwest from about 15 minutes after sunset throughout the month. A crescent Moon appears just above it on the 7th.
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