Why sometimes, the best magnification, is no magnification at all. Here’s a true story. The very first telescope I had as a kid –...
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We’ve all been there. The telescope is set up, the target is aligned… and there’s a glaring light shining just beyond the view of...
Amateur astronomy isn’t an inherently dangerous pursuit. While it’s much safer than, say, rock climbing or scuba diving, one aspect of the field merits...
At one time or another, every observer wants an observatory of one’s own. Even a very basic backyard observatory means that your telescope and...
Two eyes are always better than one. For years, we’ve espoused the virtues of using binoculars, as an intermediary between naked eye observing and...
Seeing a rocket launch is on many a bucket list. We lived near the Florida Space Coast for years, where rocket launches are common....
One of the most fascinating astronomical subjects to observe requires no dark skies at all. The Sun is intriguing to follow from day-to-day, as...
A revolution is afoot in visual astronomy. More and more often, we’re seeing live video capture replacing the old ‘Mk-1 eyeball, plus eyepiece’ mode...
It’s a common refrain, heard at many a modern star party. “Can I take a photo of that?” an eager viewer will say, pulling...
Tired of waving towards astronomical targets blindly in the dark? Once my wife saw a green laser pointer in action at a local star...