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Guides to galaxies, nebulae, telescopes, and the night sky — for curious minds everywhere.
Tracking Mounts vs Alt-Az: Which Is Right for You?
Choosing between an equatorial tracking mount and an alt-azimuth mount affects everything from visual comfort to astrophotography potential. Here's how to decide.
Team Visit Astronomy · Jul 28, 2026
Milky Way Photography: Camera Settings and Best Locations
Photographing the Milky Way is one of the most rewarding experiences in nighttime photography. Here's exactly how to do it — gear, settings, planning, and processing.
Team Visit Astronomy · Jul 25, 2026
Nebula Types and How to Find Them
Learn about nebula, types, emission, planetary in this comprehensive listicle.
Team Visit Astronomy · Jul 23, 2026
How to Spot the International Space Station
Learn about ISS, tracking, spotting, night in this comprehensive how-to.
Team Visit Astronomy · Jul 21, 2026
How to Host a Star Party
Learn about star, party, hosting, telescope in this comprehensive how-to.
Team Visit Astronomy · Jul 18, 2026
Scorpius Constellation: Summer's Most Dramatic Sky Pattern
Scorpius is the showstopper of the summer sky — a striking pattern that's easy to recognize and loaded with deep-sky treasures. Here's your complete guide to exploring it.
Team Visit Astronomy · Jul 16, 2026
Winter Stargazing: Tips for Cold Weather Observers
Learn about winter, stargazing, cold, weather in this comprehensive guide.
Team Visit Astronomy · Jul 14, 2026
Telescope Eyepieces Explained: Choosing the Right One
Learn about telescope, eyepiece, focal, length in this comprehensive explainer.
Team Visit Astronomy · Jul 11, 2026
Polaris: The North Star and How to Find It
Polaris has guided travelers for centuries, but it's not actually the brightest star in the sky. Here's how to find it, what makes it special, and what your telescope reveals.
Team Visit Astronomy · Jul 9, 2026
Observing Jupiter and Its Moons
Learn about jupiter, galilean, moons, telescope in this comprehensive guide.
Team Visit Astronomy · Jul 7, 2026