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MARS DR2 for Pixinsight dropped
Monday, June 29, 2026 by Russ Scritchfield
The newest MARS DR2 database for PixInsight is now available, and if you’re already using Multiscale Gradient Correction, this is one update that’s actually worth installing. It replaces the original MARS database with much broader sky coverage and a more complete reference, especially f...
Protecting the night sky: What to expect at DarkSkys annual meeting
Friday, June 5, 2026 by Russ Scritchfield
The 2026 Annual Membership Meeting of DarkSky International invites all members to take part in a focused review of the organizations direction on Wednesday, June 17th. Attendees can expect clear updates from senior leadership, opportunities to connect with the Board of Directors, and a chance to re...
Private appalachian observatory retreat under Bortle 2-3 Skies
Monday, May 18, 2026 by Trey Abbe
Mountain Quest Institute invites astronomy clubs, astrophotographers, educators, and passionate observers to experience its 124-acre private estate in Pocahontas County, West Virginia - deep within the National Radio Quiet Zone and just minutes from Green Bank Observatory. Already hosting guests ...
How to make your large dobsonian portable
Monday, May 11, 2026 by Russ Scritchfield
We all love large optics. Nothing brings the universe closer than a really large mirror. A massive aperture has a way of transforming the night sky from something distant and abstract into something immediate and alive. Spiral arms stop being faint suggestions and become textured structures. Globula...