What Is Astronomical Twilight
During astronomical twilight, the Sun sits 12-18 degrees below the horizon, revealing a sky strewn with stars, galaxies, and cosmic…
What Is Zodiacal Light & The False Dawn?
The Zodiacal Light, known as the False Dawn, is a mesmerizing celestial sight that enchants viewers with a mysterious pyramid…
Astronomy | Space | Telescopes
Celestron Omni XLT 102 review
Now, Celestron uses that same technology to allow stargazers to connect with the night sky and enhance their experience of…
Canon EOS SL1 (100D) Review
I took a series of test images using a new Canon SL1 (100D) for comparison to test images of other…
How To Read Star Charts: A Beginner’s Guide To The Night Sky
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what all of those twinkling stars were? Or have…
Astronomy | Space | Telescopes
Maksutov-cassegrain vs Schmidt-cassegrain: Compared
For people looking for a compact telescope with the visual performance of a large aperture refractor, the Maksutov-Cassegrains are the…
Celestron Skymaster 20×80 Binoculars review
When it comes to astronomy binoculars, there’s probably not a more well known set than the Celestron Skymaster. They’re some…
What Is A Holographic Sight & How Does It Work?
Do you ever feel like the traditional sights on a gun don’t quite measure up to what you need? If…
Astronomy | Space | Telescopes
Bushnell Voyager 700x76mm Reflector Telescope Review
The Bushnell Voyager reflection telescope attempted a blend between luxury and cheap technology. There’s some confusion. I appreciate the way…
What do astronomers mean by light pollution?
There are many different terms that astronomers use in relation to astronomy, and some of them can be confusing. One…
The 26 Best Places to See Stars in the World
There are many different places all around our planet that make for the perfect place to do some serious stargazing….
Best Image Stabilized Binoculars for Astronomy
When it comes to stargazing, most people immediately think of a telescope as the best tool to use. And for…
Astronomy vs Astrology – How are they related?
Astronomy and astrology almost seem synonymous to the average person. The fact that there are numerous similarities between these two…
Best Barlow Lens for your Telescope
When you’re buying accessories for your telescope, a good Barlow lens is often where people. Aside from being relatively cheap,…
Best Telescope Eyepieces for Viewing Planets
There are a wide array of different telescope eyepieces to choose from. And although many of them will be more…
Did hubble see a black hole?
A new image of NGC 3147 from Hubble, composed of data collected only recently, some of it taken just a…
What is the Brightest Star in the Sky?
Gazing at the night sky, we see a myriad of twinkling celestial wonders. Among them, one star stands out, often…
What Are The Best Conditions For Stargazing?
Whether you use a telescope, binoculars or the naked eye, cold, windless nights offer the best observing conditions. But how…
How Fast Is A Shooting Star?
Gazing up at the night sky has been a source of wonder and inspiration for millennia. However, most of us…