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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...
Telescope Bridge connects scope over wifi and bluetooth
Friday, August 8, 2025 by Richard Harris
The Telescope Bridge is a compact interface device that allows telescope users to connect their mounts over WiFi, Bluetooth, or USB. Designed with simplicity in mind, it supports a wide range of popular telescope brands, including Meade, Celestron, and Skywatcher, and even includes a universal RS232...
No autofocus: Visual astronomy only requires you and a telescope
Thursday, May 29, 2025 by Richard Harris
Amateur astronomers, even early starters with their first telescope, often look through the eyepiece and instantly want to jump into astrophotography so they can share what they see with others. But hold on there, cool the jets... Before you rush to hit that camera shutter, take a step back and simp...
Southern Maine Astronomers 2024 event schedule
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 by Russ Scritchfield
For those living in or visiting Maine, Southern Maine Astronomers (SMA) have unveiled their highly anticipated 2024 Star Party schedule. These events welcome everyone, from beginners to seasoned astronomers. The SMA website also features schedules and information about astronomy events across Maine,...