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Xerxes Scientific unveils the Neo series direct drive mounts
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 by Russ Scritchfield
Xerxes Scientific is excited to announce the completion of the first module in its groundbreaking "Neo" series of direct drive mount modules, marking a significant advancement in astronomical equipment technology. Introducing the Neo Series The Neo series represents Xerxes Scientific's commitment to innovation and modularity in mount design. Each mou...
Astronomical observatory from 6th Century BC found in Egypt
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 by Richard Harris
In a recent archaeological breakthrough, researchers have uncovered an astronomical observatory in Egypt dating back to the 6th century BC. This discovery offers a fascinating glimpse into the ancient Egyptians' knowledge of the cosmos and their sophisticated understanding of celestial events. The observatory, buried for centuries, now reveals itself as a monumental...
Tabletop telescope comparisions and options
Monday, August 26, 2024 by Richard Harris
Astronomy doesn't have to be an expensive hobby. Gone are the days when owning a telescope meant breaking the bank. Enter the era of tabletop telescopes – compact, affordable, and incredibly capable devices that bring the cosmos closer to everyone. These pint-sized powerhouses are perfect for enthusiasts who are always on the move but still wish to indulge in ...
NexDome 2m Dome pre-orders open
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 by Richard Harris
NexDome has announced the pre-order availability of its 2-meter steel observatory dome, priced at $6,995. This offer includes a $1,000 discount for those who pre-order by August 31, 2024. The company plans to release the dome by the end of September 2024. The 2-meter dome is the result of five years of development, aimed at creating a durable and cost-effective solut...
Family-run remote observatory launched in Utah
Monday, August 19, 2024 by Richard Harris
A fine art photographer with a deep appreciation for both landscape and astrophotography has launched a family-operated remote observatory business in Southern Utah, marking a significant transition from traditional photography to capturing the wonders of the night sky. Craig Stocks, known for his fine art photography, which has been featured in local galleries and h...
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Visit the Vera C Rubin Observatory
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 by Richard Harris
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is nearing the final stages of construction, with its first light anticipated in early 2025. As part of this milestone, the observatory is organizing media visits to its summit facility. These visits, which will take place over a two-month period starting in early 2025, are intended to provide media representatives with an in-depth, firstha...
Veil Nebula captured with a Takahashi FSQ-106 EDX4
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 by Russ Scritchfield
Astrophotographer Richard Harris recently produced a stunning image of the Veil Nebula, utilizing a Takahashi FSQ-106 EDX4 telescope and a ZWO 6200 monochrome camera. The photograph captured both the Eastern and Western segments of the nebula. The observation was conducted from August 3rd to August 8th, 2024, in Strafford, Missouri, with a precise observation direc...
Caltech Submillimeter Observatory decommissioned
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 by Freeman Lightner
Two observatories have now been completely removed from the summit of Maunakea, fulfilling a commitment made by the University of Hawaiʻi. All site work for the decommissioning of the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory (CSO)was completed in June 2024 following the removal and site restoration of the UH Hilo Hōkū Keʻa Observatory in May 2024. "The completion of th...
Rubin Observatory secondary mirror installed
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 by Freeman Lightner
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's 3.5-meter secondary mirror has been successfully installed on the Simonyi Survey Telescope at Cerro Pachón in Chile. This significant milestone marks the integration of the first permanent component of the telescope's cutting-edge, wide-field optical system, contributing to advancing our understanding of the Universe. NS...
Telescope control system installed at Vatican Telescope in Arizona
Sunday, August 4, 2024 by Richard Harris
The Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope (VATT), located on Mt. Graham in Arizona (USA), has been outfitted with a new automated control system. The system was built by ProjectSoft HK, an engineering firm in Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic. The installation of the system was concluded on June 3, 2024-on-time and on budget. The conclusion of installation marked the begin...
Picastro image-sharing platform secures funding
Thursday, August 1, 2024 by Freeman Lightner
An innovative image-sharing platform designed specifically for astronomers and astrophotographers has been launched by Ayrshire entrepreneur Tom McCrorie, following a significant investment. Named Picastro, the platform is the brainchild of McCrorie, who has blended his passion for astrophotography with his expertise in creative design. After securing initial funding...
NASA Fermi telescope finds BOAT gamma-ray burst
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 by Richard Harris
In October 2022, astronomers were stunned by what was quickly dubbed the BOAT - the brightest-of-all-time gamma-ray burst (GRB). Now an international science team reports that data from NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope reveals a feature never seen before. "A few minutes after the BOAT erupted, Fermi’s Gamma-ray Burst Monitor recorded an un...
AstroBlast 2024 registration opened
Friday, July 26, 2024 by Russ Scritchfield
AstroBlast 2024, organized by the Oil Region Astronomical Society (ORAS), is scheduled from October 1-6, 2024, at the Oil Region Astronomy Learning Center. This annual gathering provides an opportunity for amateur astronomers and those interested in astronomy to participate in various educational and observational activities. The event includes lectures, educational ...
Google Pixel Astrophotography using Night Sight
Friday, July 26, 2024 by Richard Harris
Google's Night Sight feature on the Pixel phone offers an accessible option for capturing images of the night sky. The Google Tensor chip enables even casual photographers to take clear photos without the need for high-end equipment or advanced camera settings. Nicholas Wilson, an astrophotographer, used the Pixel 6a to photograph the constellation Leo. He travel...
Night Sky Festival in Joshua Tree National Park
Monday, July 22, 2024 by Richard Harris
The Night Sky Festival is an annual celebration of Joshua Tree National Park’s night sky, serving as a key fundraiser for Sky’s The Limit Observatory and Nature Center (STL) and Joshua Tree Residential Education Experience (JTREE), both non-profit organizations. The event will feature a variety of activities starting on Friday, October 4, including a nigh...
Denver Astronomical Society 75th anniversary milestones
Saturday, July 20, 2024 by Freeman Lightner
The Denver Astronomical Society (DAS) celebrates 75 years of fostering a love for astronomy in the community. Since its founding in 1949, DAS has grown significantly, hosting popular public events and contributing to astronomical advancements. Highlights from its history include the establishment of the Van Nattan-Hansen-Anderson Scholarship Fund, the renaming of the DA...
Northwoods Starfest 2024 registration and event details
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 by Russ Scritchfield
The Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society (CVAS) is hosting the Northwoods Starfest (NWSF) from August 2-4, 2024, at Hobbs Observatory in Beaver Creek Reserve, Wisconsin. This annual event, now in its 38th year, offers a unique opportunity for amateur astronomers to gather under the dark skies of the Northwoods for a weekend filled with astronomical activities and camara...
Astrophotography filters: How narrow is too narrow
Saturday, June 29, 2024 by Jim Thompson
For many years now I have been promoting the idea that for emission nebulae, whether you have light pollution (LP) or not, the narrower your filter’s pass bands are, the better. Time and again my test results have demonstrated this relationship to be true; that object contrast and signal-to-noise-ratio (SNR) increase as the pass band width decreases. Recently howe...
2024 SPIE astronomical telescopes conference
Thursday, June 27, 2024 by Richard Harris
A delegation from the U.S. National Science Foundation's (NSF) National Solar Observatory (NSO), comprising engineering, science, and operations representatives, participated in the 2024 SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation Conference in Yokohama, Japan. SPIE is an international society for optics and photonics. The conference, held from June 16-21, serves...
Canada sky glow is less than in the United States
Thursday, June 27, 2024 by Richard Harris
Recent observations show that Canadians generally experience less sky glow than Americans. This difference is mainly due to varying population densities and urban development patterns between the two countries. With its vast wilderness and lower population density, Canada has fewer urban centers contributing to light pollution. Why Canadians have less Sky-Glow than A...
Light pollution decreased in LA county thanks to Kathryn Barger
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 by Richard Harris
Rod L. Kaufman, the chair of the light pollution committee for the Los Angeles Astronomical Association, recently awarded a plaque of appreciation to county Supervisor Kathryn Barger at the Mount Wilson Observatory. This recognition was for her contributions to reducing light pollution in the Santa Clarita Valley. Light pollution decreased, and Kathryn Barger recogni...
Dobsonian astrophotography with Benjamin Law
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 by Freeman Lightner
Benjamin Law, a member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada - Toronto Centre, presented his trials and persistence in astrophotography using his 14" Dobsonian telescope. This detailed presentation, delivered at the Recreational Astronomy Night Program at the Ontario Science Centre, showcased his impressive work, particularly his captures of the International...
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...
Snake Mt Observatory tour
Monday, June 24, 2024 by Richard Harris
Nico from Nebula Photos visited Dr. Michele Bayliss' observatory in Vermont, guided by Michele and her German Shepherd, Argos. Michele showed Nico around, beginning with the origins of her setup: a 16.5-inch Dobsonian telescope in a custom-built observatory on the third floor of her house. As Michele shared the evolution of her observatory facilities on her prope...
Simons Observatory launches big bang inflation measurements
Monday, June 24, 2024 by Richard Harris
The Simons Observatory in Chile's Atacama Desert is set to tackle one of the universe's greatest mysteries: what transpired in the moments following the Big Bang nearly 14 billion years ago. Simons Observatory launches observations to investigate big bang inflation This observatory features a large aperture telescope alongside three smaller telescopes, eac...
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...
WARPDRIVE WD-20 mount from WarpAstron
Thursday, June 20, 2024 by Richard Harris
The harmonic drive race is full-steam-ahead, and the WD-20 mount is focused in on being a high-load harmonic drive mount, utilizing Servo Direct Drive technology. It offers a standard load capacity of up to 50NM (Newton meters, about 36 lbs) without needing a counterweight, making it capable of handling heavy equipment such as the 130APO, 150APO, or C11 with optimal gui...
Choosing a forever telescope mount
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 by Richard Harris
We've all been there. You buy one mount, only to upgrade a few months or years later. Always in pursuit of better tracking, more precise GOTO, and carrying heavier payloads. It's a never-ending cycle of chasing the next best thing. But when should it stop? When do you just decide to give in and buy that "one mount" that you'll keep forever? Is ther...
Daytime astrophotography from Macquarie Huntsman Telescope
Monday, June 17, 2024 by Richard Harris
Researchers at Macquarie University have developed a method for observing celestial bodies during daylight, enabling 24/7 satellite monitoring and significantly boosting Earth and space safety. This approach utilizes the Huntsman Telescope at the university, an array of ten camera lenses operating simultaneously, originally intended for highly sensitive night sky obs...
Jammed door on XRISM telescope blocks low-energy X-ray observation
Saturday, June 15, 2024 by Richard Harris
Astronomers were thrilled at the prospect of uncovering new insights into the universe's formation and dark matter through the X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM), a collaborative project between the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and NASA. The telescope, launched successfully in September 2023, encountered an unexpected problem: one of the ...
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...
Remote telescope hosting from Starfront Observatory
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 by Richard Harris
The Starfront Observatory, located in Texas, offers remote telescope hosting services with three tiers of pier reservations for different telescope sizes. The observatory provides optimal conditions for astronomical observations with advanced infrastructure and dark skies. Features of remote telescope hosting: Telescopes: Accommodates up to a 17" reflector...
NASA to adjust Hubble Space Telescope orientation
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 by Richard Harris
NASA is set to change how it directs the Hubble Space Telescope, transitioning it to operate using only one gyroscope (gyro). This decision follows a series of tests and careful considerations. The telescope, which entered safe mode on May 24, will remain in this state until the transition is complete. This adjustment will allow Hubble to continue its astronomical obser...
Astrophotography setups from $100 to $10000
Thursday, June 6, 2024 by Richard Harris
Nico Carver, also known as Nebula Photos on YouTube, has provided an in-depth look at various astrophotography setups in his video "Astrophotography from $100 to $10,000." He showcases a range of equipment from a DIY smartphone tracker to advanced setups with dedicated cameras and telescopes, discussing the pros and cons of each option. Emphasizing factors lik...
The problem with astrophotography
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 by Russ Scritchfield
In a recent presentation, Bray Falls explores the significant challenges faced by astrophotographers in consistently accessing dark and clear skies, which are essential for producing high-quality images. The discussion highlights that dark skies are not easily accessible to everyone due to the high cost associated with owning or renting a property that provides suitable...
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