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Discover our astronomy insights created to help you navigate your celestial journey. Read about monthly astronomical events, comparison guides, and basic tips & tricks to enhance your knowledge.
Best Hunting Binoculars 2026: A Hunter's Buying Guide for Every Terrain and Budget
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June 2023 Astronomy Events
June 2023 begins with a close approach of Mars and the Beehive Cluster (M44) which can be seen on the first Friday of the month. The Full Strawberry Moon lights...
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Comparing Explore Scientific's AR102 vs ED102 vs ED102-FCD100
AR102 vs ED102 vs ED102-FCD100 compared at 102mm: glass types, chromatic aberration, astrophotography results, focusers, and which upgrade is actually worth it.
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May 2023 Astronomy Events
May 2023 kicks off with the Full Flower Moon and a spectacular Aquariid meteor shower peak on the following day. The May sky will also bring great views of globular...
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How to Choose a Telescope: A Practical Buying Guide
Learn how to choose the right telescope for your needs and budget. Covers refractors, reflectors, catadioptrics, mounts, and what to look for as a beginner.
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April 2023 Astronomy Events
April 2023 is a spectacular month for celestial activity. Early in the month Mercury reaches its greatest elongation shining brightly in the evening sky. Mid month brings a rare hybrid solar eclipse and...
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March 2023 Astronomy Events
For stargazers, the third month of the year brings plenty of celestial events to look out for in the night sky. The month begins and ends with a few spectacular...
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Understanding Magnitude in Astronomy: A Practical Guide
Learn how magnitude in astronomy measures brightness, how the scale works, and what you can see with different equipment. Includes an apparent magnitude chart.
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What are Solar and Lunar Eclipses?
We experience at least two eclipse seasons every year separated by six 29.5 day lunar cycles. Since the eclipses of the Sun and the Moon typically come in pairs, in one...
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February 2023 Astronomy Events
The second month of the year brings new celestial alignments and astronomical events for us to observe throughout the night sky. February 2023 kicks off with a rare sighting of the...
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January 2023 Astronomy Events
January 2023 is packed with remarkable astronomical events occurring in the night sky. The month kicks off with the peak of the Quadrantids meteor shower and a Full Wolf Moon. Mars and Uranus...
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2023 Astronomy Events
In this brief post, we've compiled a simple list of astronomical events that will occur throughout 2023 that you can use as a monthly reference. We list the month, day and...
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How to Navigate the Night Sky: A Practical Beginner's Guide
Learn to navigate the night sky with practical techniques: finding Polaris, star hopping, key asterisms, seasonal changes, and the best stargazing apps.
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December 2022 Astronomy Events
The Geminids meteor shower is active from November 19 until December 24th. The peak, however, occurs from December 13th into the morning of December 14th. During this time you may be...
