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- April 02, 2021
Turn your smartphone into a top-notch celestial object finder and tour guide when you pair it with the award-winning, budget-friendly Celestron StarSense Explorer Telescope! Just load the free StarSense Explorer app, place it in the phone holder, and...
- January 28, 2019
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 telescope in your own backyard. California has an impressive...
- 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.
- May 06, 2026
A total solar eclipse is probably the #1 must-see astronomical phenomenon - and not just for space enthusiasts. On August 2nd, 2027, we’ll be treated to an eclipse with totality potentially lasting an outstanding 6 minutes and 23 seconds.
- 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.
- April 01, 2026
Neptune is too close to the Sun to be seen this month, but Venus climbs and shines in the west after sunset, joined by a crescent Moon on the 18th.
- February 25, 2026
Astrophotography has evolved from relatively crude 19th-century experiments into one of the most powerful and wonderful tools for understanding the night sky.
- 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.
- January 14, 2026
Comet NEWOISE is highly likely to have originated from the Oort Cloud. But what exactly is the Oort Cloud? Named after astronomer Jan Oort, it’s thought the Oort cloud formed after the formation of the planets, some 4.5 billion years ago.
- January 01, 2026
It’s a quiet start to the year, with two of the brighter planets - Venus and Mars - both too close to the Sun to be visible. However, Saturn can be seen over the southwestern horizon in the evening.
- 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.
- December 01, 2025
Venus and Mars are now too close to the Sun to be visible, but Saturn and Neptune can be found high in the south at the onset of night, giving you plenty of time to observe the pair telescopically.
- November 18, 2025
As a beginner amateur astronomer, you want to observe the night sky in a way that satisfies your curiosities and meets all expectations. The right telescope is key to doing this.
- 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.
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