A guide to observing deep-sky objects with binoculars, telescopes and more
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Nice! Scope Nights is predicting clear skies tomorrow and Tuesday so I intend to wheel the Askar 71F out and have a go!
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Far from city lights, the sky looks different. In the Namib Desert, darkness comes quickly and the stars appear all at once, filling the entire horizon. At first, it feels simple....
Have a look at LNB 744 and SH 2-221. They look pretty good in Stellarium and are about the same elevation as the Jellyfish Nebula and higher than Orion. I’m going to try 2 hours wi...
Have a look at LNB 744 and SH 2-221. They look pretty good in Stellarium and are about the same elevation as the Jellyfish Nebula and higher than Orion. I’m going to try 2 hours wi...
hairbear: LBN 744 . OK VG - one for the future then probably, unless I drive out to a different location one night. My garden is surrounded by trees with gaps to the south, nort...
Artemis 2 is the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years, but the cameras onboard are surprisingly down-to-earth. Here's how to get your hands on the gear that has brought us s...
The Vespera II X edition features a sleek, transparent shell and has internal temperature sensors for optimized deep sky observation.
Second night in a row with clear skies! Whoopee! So last night we had a go at M81 and M82 with the Dwarf 3 - Bode’s galaxy* and the Cigar galaxy. ( Discovered by Johann Elert Bode...
hairbear: Have a look at LNB 744 and SH 2-221. Thank you! Is there another designation for LNB 744? I can’t find that in Stellarium, or Google. SH 2-221 shows up in Stellarium b...
Staring at dark skies is mesmerizing, especially given the amount of movement and the fact that some areas of the country, preserved... The post Skywatched first appeared on Film T...
Much of visual astronomy requires nothing more than clear skies, keen eyes, and patience. If you’re out skywatching Saturday evening and live in North or South America, watch for t...
Being aware of the night sky even as you walk, even through a city, can give you a grounding in learning bright stars, constellations and how the night sky changes.
Artemis II brings us amazing views of Earth, the Moon, and the Cosmos beyond.
Want to transform a whole room with a stunning stellar display? This Fliti Galaxy Projector offers incredible coverage and it's nearly 40% off.
They boast a new optical design for sharper images and host a bunch of upgraded features to make stargazing a breeze. The Vaonis Vespera III and Vespera Pro 2 are available now.
A favorite pastime for night owls all over the world who look upward and beyond a world plagued by worsening discord, war and hardship . . . Here's a fun way to hang out with li...
Normally $36, the Blue Origin New Shepard model rocket from Estes is currently on sale for $29.99 on Amazon and is cheaper than the official Estes webstore.
hairbear: I see the Dwarf 3 has built in filters. Didi you use any of them yet ? Yes I used the dual narrow-band filter on the Orion and Rosette nebulae. It seemed to be a good...
hairbear: I see the Dwarf 3 has built in filters. Didi you use any of them yet ? Yes I used the dual narrow-band filter on the Orion and Rosette nebulae. It seemed to be a good...
We tested Nikon's new Action 16x50 binoculars for up-close stargazing, and saw lunar craters and Orion's belt in sharp contrast
Nikon's new Action 7x50 binoculars: A good buy for astronomy novices
ChrisMann: I think their engineer in China will do the install for me using Team Viewer Happening now… very spooky watching someone halfway round the world control your computer...
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