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Research Roundup: Exoplanet Discoveries in 2026
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Research Roundup: Exoplanet Discoveries in 2026

Learn about exoplanet, discoveries, research, 2026 in this comprehensive research-roundup.

Team Visit Astronomy · Jun 18, 2026

How to Observe Galaxies: Tips for Visual and Imaging
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How to Observe Galaxies: Tips for Visual and Imaging

Galaxies are among the most rewarding deep-sky targets, but they require specific techniques to see well. Here's how to find them, see more detail, and photograph them.

Team Visit Astronomy · Jun 16, 2026

Deep Sky Objects for Beginners: Where to Start
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Deep Sky Objects for Beginners: Where to Start

Learn about deep, sky, objects, nebula in this comprehensive guide.

Team Visit Astronomy · Jun 13, 2026

Solar Observing: How to Watch the Sun Safely
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Solar Observing: How to Watch the Sun Safely

Learn about solar, observing, sun, filter in this comprehensive guide.

Team Visit Astronomy · Jun 11, 2026

Your Weekly Stargazing Plan for Spring
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Your Weekly Stargazing Plan for Spring

Learn about weekly, stargazing, plan, spring in this comprehensive weekly-plan.

Team Visit Astronomy · Jun 9, 2026

Sirius: The Brightest Star in the Night Sky
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Sirius: The Brightest Star in the Night Sky

Sirius blazes brighter than any other star and has fascinated humans for thousands of years. Here's what makes it so bright and how to observe its hidden companion.

Team Visit Astronomy · Jun 6, 2026

Dobsonian vs Refractor Telescope: Which Is Better?
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Dobsonian vs Refractor Telescope: Which Is Better?

Learn about dobsonian, refractor, telescope, comparison in this comprehensive comparison.

Team Visit Astronomy · Jun 4, 2026

Constellation Guide for the Northern Hemisphere
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Constellation Guide for the Northern Hemisphere

Learn about constellations, northern, hemisphere, orion in this comprehensive guide.

Team Visit Astronomy · Jun 2, 2026

Autoguiding for Astrophotography: Setup and First Steps
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Autoguiding for Astrophotography: Setup and First Steps

Autoguiding is the key to sharp, long-exposure astrophotography. Learn what it is, what gear you need, and how to set it up for your first guided session.

Team Visit Astronomy · May 30, 2026

How to Photograph the Milky Way
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How to Photograph the Milky Way

Learn about milky, way, photography, settings in this comprehensive how-to.

Team Visit Astronomy · May 28, 2026