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- July 03, 2024
Astrophotography has long been seen as a niche hobby reserved for those with deep pockets and high-end equipment. However, recent advances in technology and a growing community of amateur astronomers have made it possible to capture stunning astrophotos...
- July 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 July 2024!
- 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.
- June 24, 2024
Have you ever pulled out your smartphone to capture a lunar Kodak moment only to be disappointed by the resulting blurry and overexposed smudge? Did you purchase a DSLR as a hopeful solution to this issue but found the settings a bit overwhelming?
- June 19, 2024
There are a few must-see celestial sights that belong on everyone’s bucket list - whether you’re into astronomy or not! Two excellent examples are total solar eclipses and the aurora borealis, or northern lights.
- June 12, 2024
The universe is like a vast ocean just waiting to be explored, and if you’re just starting your journey, you’re probably eager to get your feet wet. But as with every new adventure, it’s a good idea to seek the advice of others who have sailed that ocean...
- June 07, 2024
Do you struggle to tell the difference between a waxing and waning gibbous? Was your last imaging session interrupted by a lunar light show? Trying to guess when and where the Moon will make an appearance can feel like playing a poorly coordinated game...
- June 05, 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...
- June 04, 2024
The Cassegrain, or Classical Cassegrain as it has become known, is a well-corrected two-mirror telescope that was developed by Laurent Cassegrain and is the foundational design of many of the most popular telescopes today.
- June 01, 2024
Venus and Uranus are both too close to the Sun to be visible this month, while Mercury makes a fleeting appearance in both the morning and evening sky.
- June 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 June 2024!
- May 29, 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...
- May 22, 2024
The Sun just set, and it looks like the forecasts were correct: there isn’t a cloud in sight. You set everything up, including your ZWO camera, which whirs to life. After you reach your target cooling temperature, you start the image capture program…...
- May 22, 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...
- May 20, 2024
We are now over two years into the incredible mission of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). What are some of the discoveries it has made? Let’s delve into just a small sample of the discoveries that JWST has uncovered.
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