Stargazing Tips: Your Complete Guide to Planning a Night Under the Stars Going stargazing is almost like planning a holiday. You need to decide where you’re going, how you’ll get there, and what you’ll do once you arrive. While stargazing might not seem like a typical vacation, it requires similar planning. However, before heading out,…
INTRODUCTION TO THE SKY WATCHER 130MM EQ2 TELESCOPE. Please note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases The Sky Watcher 130mm EQ2 reflecting telescope is a good starter telescope for either a young budding astronomer or someone who is looking for a good entry telescope. Available From: Amazon, 365AstronomyFrom: Sky Watcher The Sky…
A Winter Constellation and the ‘Winter Hexagon’ Asterism 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 Orion (left of centre) as seen on a dark night away from city lights….
Beyond the Asteroid Belt lies the realm of the giant planets. These behemoths of the outer Solar System are chiefly made up of gas. Percentage of these gases vary from planet to planet and mostly contain large amounts of hydrogen and helium. There are two classes of the Giant Planets, the Gas Giants and the…
The Oort Cloud: A Spherical Shell of Mysteries Imagine a vast, spherical shell encasing our solar system’s periphery, home to icy objects and potential comets – that’s the Oort Cloud. Unlike the flattened disk of the Kuiper Belt, which you can read about in my article ‘Where is the Kuiper Belt?’, the Oort Cloud forms…
The 1970’s started with the fanfare of Apollo’s 11 and 12 of 1969. However, Apollo 11, particularly , was a political statement to show the United States technological superiority and to fulfil President Kennedy’s vision of in 1962. NASA by this time had felt comfortable about sending a manned mission to the Moon. But in…
Ever looked up at the night sky and wondered about those twinkling hazy patches? What you’re staring at are galaxies and nebulae, the building blocks of our universe. To kick things off, let’s get a grip on what galaxies and nebulae are all about. Galaxies are massive systems made up of stars, planets, gas, and…
I remember the first time I peered through a telescope, marveling at the distant specks of light scattered across the night sky. Among those are the rocky remnants from the dawn of our solar system, collectively known as the asteroid belt. This vast expanse lies between Mars and Jupiter, home to millions of asteroids orbiting…
Why Joining an Astronomy Society is a Must for Stargazers Astronomy societies might be the coolest clubs you’ve never heard of. These organizations unite people with a shared fascination for the cosmos, offering opportunities to explore the night sky, deepen your knowledge, and connect with like-minded enthusiasts. Whether you’re new to stargazing or a seasoned…
Galileo Galilei was born in 1564 in the city of Pisa. His father was a accomplished musician and Galileo would himself, become one under the tutelage of his father. He became a pivotal figure in the Renaissance Period that was slowly taking on the established teachings in Europe of the time. The city of Pisa was one of…
