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ZWO Astronomy photographer of the year 2025
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 by Richard Harris
The shortlist for the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2025 competition has been unveiled. From a blood moon hanging over Shanghai to a family portrait of the Solar System and a close-up of a comet's streaming tails, distant astronomical wonders are photographed in magnificent detail for a...
Star Gazers: Finding Joy in the Night Sky
Monday, March 3, 2025 by Richard Harris
David H. Levy, a distinguished amateur astronomer and author, has dedicated over six decades to exploring the night sky. His passion for astronomy was ignited by a single streak of light, a meteor, that he observed more than sixty years ago. This profound experience set him on a path of celestial di...
Auroras incoming from massive solar coronal holes
Sunday, February 2, 2025 by Richard Harris
The beauty of the northern and southern lights, commonly referred to as auroras, never ceases to amaze those lucky enough to witness them. These natural light displays are a direct result of solar activity, especially when the sun's activity increases and interacts with the Earth’s magneti...
Major Aurora tonight!
Thursday, October 3, 2024 by Richard Harris
Astronomy enthusiasts and night sky watchers are in for a treat tonight as a major aurora display is expected to light up the skies. This dazzling natural phenomenon is brought about by a significant solar flare, which has set the stage for a potentially breathtaking auroral activity visible in many...