Astronomy Hub
Black holes have an interesting reputation. Our imaginations run wild as we hear stories of them consuming everything in their path. But what is a black hole? Can you see one with a telescope...
The Newtonian telescope design uses a primary mirror and secondary mirror to focus and direct light to the eyepiece or camera sensor. The primary mirror is the larger focusing mirror at the bottom of the telescope tube...
Throughout history, solar eclipses have been viewed with great significance and wonder. Over time, meticulous observers noticed that eclipses appeared to come in cycles and that one could predict exactly when and where an eclipse would happen...
If there’s one common misconception that newcomers to astronomy often have, it’s that you must own a telescope to enjoy the night sky. A telescope is a wonderful tool that can allow you to explore the universe around us, but that’s not necessarily the o...
For many in the USA, the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse offers a rare opportunity to see and photograph a total solar eclipse without making extensive international travel plans. For others, it represents something more - the opportunity to share the experience...
Neptune is in conjunction with the Sun on the 17th and is therefore not visible, but Mercury makes a strong appearance in the evening sky from around the 10th onwards...
When most people think of the stars, they see them as distant points of light. Some stars show a little color while others - the planets - appear to glide against the backdrop of the night. There are a number of objects you can see throughout the year...
You won’t want to miss the eclipse on April 8, 2024. Not only is a total solar eclipse one of the most awe-inspiring sights you can see, but it will also be your last chance to experience totality from the contiguous United States for twenty years...
Congratulations on your purchase of the Apertura All Night Imaging Power Supply - 518Wh Lithium Battery! This Apertura Power Supply Unit can provide USB, DC, and AC power for your astronomical equipment...
In the night sky, we can see millions of stars. But no star is quite as important as our own – the Sun. Amateur astronomers who view the Sun through a telescope are in for a treat. Let’s review the different types of solar telescopes and what’s the b...
When it comes to the wonders of the natural world, few things can compare to a total solar eclipse. These rare events have captivated observers since the dawn of time, and they still have the power to enthrall us like nothing else on Earth - or in space...
Automation is a beautiful thing. Nothing is more satisfying than sending a series of short commands and then sitting back and watching as everything moves precisely into place...
Saturn will be lost to the glare of the Sun by mid-month, but a thin, crescent Moon appears to the lower left of it shortly after sunset on the 10th. Neptune is too faint and low for proper observation, but Jupiter remains easily visible in the evening...
Apertura is a company that seeks to provide better performance at a great price. When they turned their attention to focus masks, they found offerings that were of good quality but not wholly optimized and budget options that were less than ideal in terms...
With all the options out there for solar eclipse glasses and safety being of the utmost importance, which brand should you choose? Don't trust your eyes to a random fly-by-night solar glasses brand featured on Amazon...