Please note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Starting Your Astronomy Journey In any hobby, we all start at the beginning, and astronomy is no exception. However, unlike many hobbies, astronomy is one where you’re constantly discovering and learning, making it a journey of endless exploration. What Equipment Do You Need for…
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…
The moon’s dance through its phases is a monthly ritual that fascinates us. It goes from invisible to fully illuminated and back again. But what’s really happening up there? I’ll walk you through it, starting with the New Moon. This phase kicks off the lunar cycle and occurs when the moon is positioned between Earth…
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…
Understanding the moon phases isn’t just for astronomers; it’s incredibly valuable for any curious mind. The Moon travels through a cycle of phases every month, and these phases are one of the most familiar sights in the night sky. Each phase of the moon is distinct and can be categorized as one of eight key…
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…
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…
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…
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….
Meteor showers and comets have fascinated us for centuries. Think about the wonder of looking up at the night sky and seeing streaks of light or a glowing object with a tail stretching across the stars. But what exactly are these celestial spectacles? Meteor showers are essentially space debris. When comets path near the sun,…
