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The smallest dobsonian telescope you will ever see Pico Dobsonian
Friday, May 22, 2026 by Richard Harris
A 3 inch telescope is not going to replace anyone’s serious observing rig, and honestly, that is what makes the Pico Dobsonian interesting. It feels less like a “real” telescope in the traditional sense and more like a wonderfully nerdy experiment in how small and simple astronomy ...
OMI Astro remote telescopes are ready for new astrophotography season
Monday, November 10, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
OMI Astro remote telescopes offer astronomers and astrophotography enthusiasts the opportunity to conduct imaging sessions using professional-grade telescopes without traveling to observatories. The service provides users with online access to equipment located in optimal viewing locations, allowi...
Pleiades star cluster meets Supermoon in the night sky
Thursday, November 6, 2025 by Richard Harris
You can observe a unique celestial pairing as the Pleiades star cluster aligns closely with the full Moon, commonly referred to as a supermoon. This alignment offers a distinctive visual contrast between the bright lunar surface and the faint blue stars of the cluster. The event provides a natural o...
PiFinder software updates to new version
Thursday, October 9, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
The PiFinder project has introduced a major upgrade to its open-source astronomical navigation software, releasing a new version that refines accuracy, performance, and overall usability. Built on contributions from its active community, this update continues PiFinder’s mission of providing a ...