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Guides to galaxies, nebulae, telescopes, and the night sky — for curious minds everywhere.
Messier Marathon: How to See All 110 Objects in One Night
Every March, a narrow window opens when all 110 Messier objects are above the horizon in a single night. Here is your complete guide to planning, running, and surviving a Messier Marathon.
Team Visit Astronomy · Oct 10, 2026
Observing Uranus and Neptune: The Ice Giants in Your Telescope
Uranus and Neptune are the most distant planets visible in amateur telescopes. Finding them is the real challenge — here's how to locate, identify, and observe the ice giants with modest equipment.
Team Visit Astronomy · Oct 1, 2026
Star Trail Photography: How to Capture Circles in the Sky
Star trail images turn the Earth's rotation into art — long arcs of light sweeping across your frame. Here's how to plan, shoot, and stack star trail photographs with any camera.
Team Visit Astronomy · Sep 22, 2026
How to Read a Star Chart: Beginner's Visual Guide
Star charts look confusing at first — circles, dots, Greek letters, and everything seems backward. This visual guide breaks down exactly how to hold, orient, and use a star chart to find anything in the night sky.
Team Visit Astronomy · Apr 21, 2026
Astronomy Sketching: Drawing What You See Through the Eyepiece
Before cameras, every astronomer was a sketcher. Learn how this simple practice sharpens your observing skills, deepens your connection to the sky, and produces beautiful records of what you see.
Team Visit Astronomy · Apr 16, 2026