Astronomy Hub
Total solar eclipses are one of the most breathtaking sights in nature, and people across the world bear witness to these celestial events with awe and wonder - but that wasn’t always the case. There was a time, many years ago, when eclipses were looked u...
If there’s one natural phenomenon that everyone should witness at least once in their lifetime, it’s a total solar eclipse. Quite simply, there’s nothing else like it. The temperature drops, the sky goes dark, the stars and planets briefly shine and a...
The Optolong L-eXtreme F2 filter is another must-have addition to the incredible Optolong filter line! It will allow you to collect narrowband data using the fastest astrographs...
In this episode of What's in the Sky this Month, Teagan reviews some of the beautiful celestial objects you can see in the month of September 2023...
Whenever you see a depiction of someone stargazing, they’re often either looking up with just their eyes or peering through a telescope. It seems as though we associate binoculars more with birding than with astronomy, and yet binoculars can be an extremely u...
Rockets can carry robotic spacecraft to the planets, communication and weather satellites, resupply spacecraft to space stations, and - most famously - human beings into space. After photographing hundreds of rocket launches from Cape Canaveral - we’re s...
Everyone wants to look at the stars. When you buy a telescope, chances are the purpose is for stargazing. Astronomy is thought of as a night-centered discipline, and to a large extent, it is. But by focusing solely on the planets and outer stars, we’re l...
Observatories are the second homes of many astronomers, and anyone with an interest in astronomy will find themselves in awe of these grand places. If you’ve never been to an observatory and don’t have one near you, you’re not doomed to miss out. Thank...
The brand new Askar 103APO is a 103mm aperture, 700mm focal length, and 6.8 native focal ratios OTA. In astrographs, the size of the aperture has a significant impact on observability and image quality. The aperture of 103mm gives it an inherent advantage...
In this episode of What's in the Sky this Month, Teagan reviews some of the beautiful celestial objects you can see in the month of August 2023...
Proper solar protection is crucial when observing or imaging a solar eclipse, learn how to keep your equipment, and most importantly your eyes, safe while solar observing. In this video, we'll break down how to properly measure your telescope and determine...
Every few years, the Earth and its inhabitants are treated to a mesmerizing celestial event that captivates the world's attention: a solar eclipse...
If you’re in the market for a solar filter, chances are you’ve noticed that there’s a variety of materials these are made in. Naturally, this begs the question - what, if anything, is the difference between these different filters? Is one material more...
If you’re in the market for a solar filter, chances are you’ve noticed that there’s a variety of materials these are made in. Naturally, this begs the question - what, if anything, is the difference between these different filters? Is one material more...
Celestron just released a 12" Dobsonian and several tabletop Dobsonians as a part of their StarSense Explorer Series! Let's take a look at the 150mm Tabletop Dobsonian and break down its features and specifications...