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Astronomy in November 2025

This month offers a bit of everything: a once-in-a-lifetime interstellar visitor passing through, a brilliant supermoon lighting up the sky, two bright comets fading out after their October glory, planets dancing in interesting ways, and even a couple of meteor showers (plus the promise of the auroras glimmering for those far north). It&rsq...

Interstellar Comet 3I ATLAS observed by NASA as it approaches Mars

A rare celestial visitor from beyond the solar system is offering scientists a brief opportunity to study material that formed around another star. Known as Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS, the object is only the third confirmed interstellar body to pass through our solar system. Discovered in July 2025, it is now being tracked by NASA’s fleet of space-based and groun...

Unistellar anniversary promotion 10 percent off telescopes

Unistellar telescopes is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a global promotion offering 10 percent off its smart telescope lineup. The milestone reflects a decade of innovation in augmented optics, as well as the development of citizen science programs in partnership with NASA and the SETI Institute. Founded in Marseille in 2015, Unistellar has grown into a compan...

August 2025 skywatching tips

Jupiter and Venus shine brightly in the mornings as they appear to graze each other in the sky on the 11th and 12th. The Perseids are washed out by the Moon. August 2025 skywatching tips from NASA: All month planet visibility Mercury: Pops up above the horizon during the second half of August. Appears very low, below 10 degrees altitude. Venus: Shines very br...

Telescopes and ice cream - whats your flavor of stargazing

What do ice cream and telescopes have in common? Surprisingly, quite a lot. Astronomy and ice cream both offer a wide range of “flavors,” and just like a favorite scoop, a stargazing style often reflects personal taste. Some observers prefer the simplicity of a quiet night under the Moon, while others dive deep into complex imaging setups. Many enjoy switchi...

NASA team installs solar panels on roman space telescope observatory

Technicians at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, recently installed the solar panels onto the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. This installation marked one of the final steps in assembling the observatory. Collectively called the Solar Array Sun Shield, the panels are designed to both power and shade the telescope, enabling its scientifi...

UK StarParty Dalby Forest StarFest 2025

There’s something magical about standing under a truly dark sky, far from city lights, where the Milky Way stretches across the heavens like a glowing river and the stars seem close enough to touch. For over two decades, StarFest in Dalby Forest has been the place where that magic becomes reality for UK astronomers. Whether you're a seasoned observer hauling a...

Authentic martian meteorites

People have been fascinated by Mars for as long as we’ve been looking up at the night sky. From the first blurry telescope views to the stunning photos sent back by NASA rovers, Mars has always felt just out of reach — until now. Imagine owning an actual piece of the Red Planet. With genuine Martian meteorites, you can bring a real, tangible piece of Mars in...

Strong magnetic fields flip angular momentum dynamics

Angular momentum is a fundamental quantity in physics that describes the rotational motion of objects. In quantum physics, it encompasses both the intrinsic spin of particles and their orbital motion around a point. These properties are essential for understanding a wide range of systems, from atoms and molecules to complex materials and high-energy particle interaction...

Planet Stacker X

Planet Stacker X is a macOS application developed by Open Reel Software and distributed via the Rain City Astrophotography website. It is designed for planetary astrophotography, specifically using the method known as Lucky Imaging. This software allows Mac users to process high-speed planetary video footage into sharp, high-resolution images using frame selection, imag...

NASA budget cuts as seen by Dr. Becky

Astrophysicist Dr. Becky Smethurst delivered a sobering breakdown of the proposed NASA budget cuts and their potential ramifications for space science, planetary exploration, and astronomy. Her analysis, rich with detail and personal reflection, captures a pivotal moment in the history of NASA. With context from official White House budget documents and space advocacy f...

Roman Space Telescope passes another milestone test

One half of NASA’s nearly complete Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope just passed a lengthy test to ensure it will function properly in the space environment. "This milestone tees us up to attach the flight solar array sun shield to the outer barrel assembly, and deployable aperture cover, which we’ll begin this month. Then we’ll complete remain...

SharpCap astrophotography tutorial

SharpCap is a powerful and widely used image capture application tailored specifically for astrophotography. Designed to work with a broad range of astronomy cameras, including CMOS and CCD models, it provides users with real-time control over camera settings, live image previews, and advanced capture features that are essential for photographing celestial objects. Whet...

Moon GPS signals acquired by NASA

NASA and the Italian Space Agency made history on March 3 when the Lunar GNSS Receiver Experiment (LuGRE) became the first technology demonstration to acquire and track Earth-based navigation signals on the Moon’s surface. Image credit: NASA The LuGRE payload’s success in lunar orbit and on the surface indicates that signals from the GNSS (Global Navig...

Fears about asteroids and near-Earth objects

Asteroids and Near-Earth Objects (NEOs) have long captured the imagination of the public, often leading to alarmist headlines and widespread fear about potential catastrophic impacts. While large impacts have played a role in Earth's history, modern science offers a far more nuanced understanding of the risks posed by these celestial objects. Misinformation and sens...

Cheap astrophotography camera the OGMA GP678C

The OGMA GP678C Guide/Planetary Color Astronomy Camera, featuring the Sony IMX678 sensor, caught my attention for its versatility and affordability. At just $259.00, this camera delivers impressive performance for both planetary and deep-sky imaging, making it a valuable addition to any backyard observatory setup. Let’s take a dive into the specs, features, and re...

Planetary Parade tonight

On February 28th, 2025, skywatchers around the world are in for a celestial treat: a rare alignment of seven planets, commonly referred to as a "planetary parade." This event brings together Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune in a visible arc across the night sky. Such alignments are infrequent, with the next occurrence not expected unt...

Skywatcher Flextube 205P review

The simple design, large apertures, and affordability make Dobsonian telescopes one of the most effective ways to explore the night sky. The Sky-Watcher Flextube 250P builds on this tradition by introducing a collapsible optical tube while keeping the performance of a classic Dobsonian. For anyone considering a mid-sized telescope, this model is an option wort...

30 Doradus shines in NASAs deepest X-ray image yet

NASA's telescopes have captured a stunning celestial display in time for Valentine's Day. A composite image presents the deepest X-ray view ever taken of the star-forming region known as 30 Doradus. By combining X-ray data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory (represented in blue and green) with optical data from the Hubble Space Telescope (yellow) and...

High-magnification astrophotography

Long focal length telescopes bring distant deep sky objects closer, revealing fine details that are impossible to capture with shorter focal lengths. While astrophotography with these telescopes does require more precision in tracking and guiding, the benefits can far outweigh the challenges. The ability to see intricate structures in nebulae, fine details in galaxies, ...

Asteroid 50252 Dianahannikainen

Imagine, if you will, a time when the solar system was just beginning, dust and rock swirling in the vast emptiness of space, slowly coming together to form the planets we know today. Some of those ancient fragments never found a home, left instead to drift through the cosmos as asteroids - silent storytellers of our celestial past. Among them is one with a name that ti...

February 2025 astronomy events

Alright, astronomers, I know February is *technically* still winter, and if you’re in Missouri or anywhere in the Midwest, you’re probably wondering if the clouds are just a permanent feature now. But if the skies do clear (and let’s hope they do), this month has some astro sights worth pointing your scope, camera, binoculars - or even just your good o...

Planetary alignment 2025

Planet alignments are so cool because they showcase the incredible precision and beauty of our solar system in motion. When multiple planets line up, even if imperfectly, it’s a rare celestial event that has fascinated humanity for centuries, inspiring myths, scientific discoveries, and awe-inspiring views. These alignments remind us that everything in space moves...

2025 Astro Calendar from nPAE

The astronomical year has already kicked off with a spectacular event: the Moon/Mars occultation on January 13th. For those lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time, this rare celestial alignment was a sight to behold. As the two cosmic neighbors appeared to merge in the night sky, stargazers experienced an unforgettable moment, setting the year on an exc...

Trump and NASA

In a rapidly changing geopolitical and economic climate, the return of the Trump administration to power is poised to bring sweeping changes to NASA, the U.S. space program, and global space exploration. The next four years could define the future of space policy, priorities, and partnerships, particularly as U.S. space exploration inches closer to monumental goals such...

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