In this post we will look at The Big Dipper and it’s various asterisms and pointers in the night sky. This asterism is easily defined and can be easily found. Once found you will never forget it.Some objects mentioned may only be seen by people with binoculars, but they will be few. I will also…
Today, with Exploring The Night Sky we visit one of the most recognizable winter constellations in the night sky, The constellation of Orion. Orion – A Winter Constellation and the ‘Winter Hexagon’ Asterism Map of Orion showing pointers. Orion (left of centre) as seen on a dark night away from city lights. Orion is most…
Please note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. There are so many cameras out there today choosing one that is the best camera for astrophotography can be very hard for the beginner. But as we shall see simple astrophotography can be done with something that most of us have in our pocket….
As we move on in our new hobby you will start to think about getting a telescope. So what are the best affordable telescopes for beginners? First though, we need to understand what types of telescopes there are, how they work and what they are best at doing. The Refractor Telescope The refractor telescope was…
The story of the Moon stretches back to the formation of Earth itself. Many theories have been proposed. Some have stood the test of time while others have fallen by the wayside. Here we explore five of the most recent theories. Moon’s Origin. Five theories have been put forward as to formation of the Moon….
The eight planets of the solar system each one has a very different history and story to tell. Mercury Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun and orbits in approximately 88 Earth days. Its diameter is 4,880km (3,030 miles). Mercury is stuck in a 3 to 2 rotation period, meaning that relative to the…
The Missions to the Moon have a varied history. Some were great achievements whilst others were tragedies that cost astronauts lost their lives. Through all this NASA made small steps that would eventually lead to Man walking on the Moon. President John F. Kennedy. In May 1961 President John F. Kennedy committed the United States…
Please note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Like many hobbies Astronomy has its own top Magazines. Here we review the top astronomy magazines that are available. Sky and Telescope August 2924 Edition of Sky and Telescope Magazine This is one of the oldest magazine’s for the amateur astronomer still available in…
Please note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. INTRODUCTION TO PRODUCT Name: Star Adventurer 2i Pro PackObtain: Amazon and 365AstronomyFrom: Sky-Watcher What’s in the SKY-WATCHER STAR ADVENTURER 2i PRO PACK BOX. The Star Adventurer Motorized Mount Guider. What Can The Star Adventurer 2i Do? The Star Adventurer can make astrophotography even…
Launching the Lunar Endeavors: The Race to the Moon In the early 1960’s both the Soviet Union and the American’s had little success with missions to the Moon. Both had many failures, some during launch of missions or losing contact with the the space probe altogether. By this time the American Space Program had a…