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Starfront observatory now accepting and installing telescopes

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 by Richard Harris

Bray Falls provided an in-depth tour of the telescopes already set up at the remote observatory in Central Texas. This project aims to make astrophotography accessible and affordable by allowing people to use their telescopes remotely from dark skies, wherever they live. The observatory features buildings where the roofs open every night, enabling users to capture image...

How amateur telescope makers defended America

Monday, June 24, 2024 by Richard Harris

John Mellish, a young farmer from Wisconsin with only a grade-school education, had a passion for observing the stars. At the dawn of the 20th Century, however, a three-inch refractor from Alvan Clark & Sons was priced at $175, which was unaffordable for Mellish. Despite this, his skills and ingenuity led him to build a six-inch Newtonian telescope for just $15, tha...

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS to become visible to the naked eye soon

Saturday, June 15, 2024 by Richard Harris

The universe has another treat in store for 2024. Following the recent total solar eclipse and sudden solar superstorms, astronomers are now turning their attention to Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3), which promises to become the “comet of the year” and potentially a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle. Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, discovered in February 2023 by...

MSRAL 2024 conference hosted by Omaha Astronomical Society

Saturday, June 1, 2024 by Richard Harris

The Mid-States Regional Astronomical League (MSRAL) Conference for 2024 is set to be an exciting event hosted by the Omaha Astronomical Society. The conference will take place at the scenic Eugene T Mahoney State Park, located near Ashland, Nebraska, just off Interstate 80 exit 426. A permit is required to enter Mahoney State Park. Non-residents of Nebraska will be l...

Euclid mission reveals 5 new panoramas of the universe

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 by Russ Scritchfield

The first release of scientific data from the European Space Agency's (ESA) Euclid mission features five wide-view images of spectacular stellar nurseries and distant galaxies, sharp and deep in vision. The broad view of the Early Release Observations of the Euclid observed five images released. Up to now, the mission has released five pieces in total of scientific ...

Star Stuff 2024 speaker lineup

Saturday, May 25, 2024 by Richard Harris

Star Stuff III, Australia’s premier gathering of astronomers and space enthusiasts, returns on July 6, 2024. Held at the stunning Elements of Byron Resort in Byron Bay, this event features a full day of captivating presentations by leading minds in space and astronomy, followed by an exclusive gala dinner. Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the cosm...

Capturing comet PanSTARRS alongside Sh2-112 and Sh2-115

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 by Kay Ogetay

Just a day before the major aurora event, I was photographing the Integrated Flux Nebula (IFN) around Bode's Galaxy (M81) and the Cigar Galaxy (M82). There wasn't much else to capture in the sky at this time of year, so I was focused on these familiar targets. Around 2 AM, I noticed the Milky Way rising in the northeast and decided to explore what else might be ...

Starsense Autoguider from Celestron aligns scopes in only 3 minutes

Sunday, April 21, 2024 by Richard Harris

The Celestron StarSense Autoguider enhances the usability of telescopes by automating the alignment process and improving image quality. This compact device connects seamlessly to your Celestron mount to facilitate both stargazing and astroimaging. It aligns your telescope with the night sky in approximately three minutes without manual input, using Celestron's pate...

Luminous Pro 11 introduces deep space imaging capabilities

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 by Richard Harris

Luminos Pro 11 brings the universe to your fingertips with its latest iOS update, offering enhanced star databases, weather forecasts for stargazers, and innovative eclipse tracking features. John Stephen, a key supplier of Luminos software, highlights the update’s commitment to improving user experience for both amateur and professional astronomers. With new widg...