Living and observing on the U.S. East Coast, I’m no stranger to dealing with dew on optics. In fact, doing the Universe Today Virtual...
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Astrophotography beginners often ask, “Should I get a monochrome or a one-shot color camera?” There are advantages and disadvantages to each. This article will...
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...
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...
Cover image of a “bolide” meteor passing near the Pleiades star cluster by Juan Carlos Casada. Wild headlines online have led many a prospective...
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...