Page 15 - Astronomy Hub
- November 15, 2024
Our experts have put the Apertura 75Q 0.75x Reducer to the test under dark Bortle 3 skies by imaging the Iris Nebula. Let's recap the features of the Apertura 75Q Refractor, dive deep into the capabilities of this reducer, and see how it performs under...
- November 15, 2024
The ASI2600MC-Air from ZWO is a game-changing, all-in-one astrophotography system that takes the complexity out of imaging the night sky.
- November 08, 2024
Strainwave mounts have been rapidly gaining popularity among astrophotographers, primarily due to their high payload-to-weight ratio, portability, and the fact that they often eliminate the need for counterweights with most imaging systems.
- November 08, 2024
Looking for a high-quality refractor to produce sharp, detailed astroimages? Look no further than the Askar SQA106!
- November 06, 2024
Water is the primary ingredient needed to support life, at least here on Earth. Observing the solar system through past missions, we’ve found that liquid water is surprisingly abundant.
- November 01, 2024
ZWO has done it again! As fans of the Seestar S50, we’re excited to see the new “little brother” of the S50: the Seestar S30 Smart Telescope!
- November 01, 2024
Mercury can be seen low over the southwestern horizon from about 15 minutes after sunset throughout November. A thin crescent Moon appears eight degrees to its left on the 3rd, with the planet at greatest elongation from the Sun on the 16th.
- November 01, 2024
In this episode of What's in the Sky this Month, Teagan reviews some of the beautiful celestial objects you can see in November 2024!
- October 31, 2024
Introducing the Seestar S30: where "Tiny and Mighty" truly comes to life! With the dual-lens, it is designed to elevate your experience like never before.
- 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.
- October 23, 2024
Whether you’re an avid astronomy enthusiast or just getting into the hobby, looking at the stars while camping is something everyone can enjoy! While we understand that there are limitations as to what kind of astronomy equipment one can bring camping...
- October 23, 2024
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. Learn more about observatories in...
- 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...
- October 22, 2024
A state-of-the-art upgrade to the AI Smart Telescope from DwarfLabs, the Dwarf 3 brings more: more optics, more image sensor, more battery, more storage, and more processing power!
- October 18, 2024
Telescopes cost anywhere from under a $100 to $10,000 or more. Never fear! According to our amazing team of telescope experts at High Point Scientific, if you can invest between approximately $500 and $1000 on a visual telescope, you will end up with...