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Private appalachian observatory retreat under Bortle 2-3 Skies

• Monday, May 18, 2026
• By Trey Abbe

Plan a group observing retreat in the Appalachian highlands with Private appalachian obser...

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Build Your Own Mini Observatory

• Thursday, May 7, 2026
• By Richard Harris

Build Your Own Mini Observatory with ScopeTrader. Learn how total automation and DIY obser...

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The Universe, Live: Rubin Observatory Flips the Switch on Real-Time Space Monitoring

• Wednesday, February 25, 2026
• By Richard Harris

Scientists gain a continuous stream of sky changes as Rubin issues its first alerts, conne...

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The astronomical observatories in Chile

• Thursday, February 5, 2026
• By Mark Johnston

Astronomical Observatories in Chile: Observatories in Chile are unlocking the secrets of t...