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Guides to galaxies, nebulae, telescopes, and the night sky — for curious minds everywhere.
Summer Night Sky Guide: What to See from June Through August
Summer brings the Milky Way's brightest section overhead, the Summer Triangle, and dozens of spectacular deep-sky objects. Here is your complete guide to the summer night sky.
Team Visit Astronomy · Mar 2, 2026
DSLR Deep-Sky Astrophotography: From Camera to Stacked Image
Your DSLR camera can capture nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters that are invisible to the naked eye. Learn the complete workflow from camera settings to final stacked image.
Team Visit Astronomy · Feb 20, 2026
Star Hopping: How to Navigate the Night Sky Without a Computer
Star hopping is the classic technique for finding deep-sky objects using nothing but a star chart and a finderscope. Learn the step-by-step method that has guided amateur astronomers for centuries.
Team Visit Astronomy · Jan 29, 2026
The 25 Most Stunning Astronomy Photos Ever Taken
From Hubble’s Deep Field to JWST’s Cosmic Cliffs, the greatest astronomy photographs capture moments of breathtaking beauty and profound scientific insight. Explore the stories behind the most iconic images of the cosmos.
Team Visit Astronomy · Jan 24, 2026
Cygnus the Swan: Stars, Nebulae & the Northern Cross
Cygnus is one of the most spectacular summer constellations, rich with nebulae, star clouds, and the famous Northern Cross asterism. Explore its bright stars, deep-sky treasures, and the Cygnus Rift that splits the Milky Way.
Team Visit Astronomy · Jan 8, 2026
Perseus: The Double Cluster and Perseus Arm
The constellation Perseus is home to the famous Double Cluster, the variable star Algol, and lies along one of the Milky Way’s great spiral arms. Discover how to explore this rich region of the autumn and winter sky.
Team Visit Astronomy · Jan 6, 2026
The Hercules Cluster M13: Observing a Globular Masterpiece
M13, the Great Globular Cluster in Hercules, is one of the finest deep-sky objects visible from the Northern Hemisphere. Learn how to find it, what to look for at the eyepiece, and why this ancient star cluster fascinates astronomers.
Team Visit Astronomy · Jan 2, 2026
The Gemini Constellation: Stars, Myths & What to See
Gemini is one of the most recognizable winter constellations, home to twin bright stars, a spectacular open cluster, and a famous meteor shower. Explore the mythology, key stars, and deep-sky objects of the Twins.
Team Visit Astronomy · Dec 31, 2025
Planetary Nebulae: The Beautiful Death of Sun-Like Stars
Planetary nebulae are the glowing shells of gas expelled by dying Sun-like stars. Discover how they form, why they display such incredible shapes and colors, and the best examples to observe with a backyard telescope.
Team Visit Astronomy · Dec 22, 2025
The Keyhole Nebula and Eta Carinae: A Stellar Time Bomb
The Keyhole Nebula is one of the most dramatic features in the Carina Nebula, and nearby Eta Carinae is one of the most massive and unstable stars known. Discover the physics of this extraordinary pair and how to observe them.
Team Visit Astronomy · Dec 19, 2025