Before you set your telescope up next time, read through the four following items. I hope one or more of them will help you get more from your session. Finding the Sun You've placed your solar filter ...

1. Take eclipse day off — now! Spring may still seem like a long way off, but April 8, 2024, may turn out to be a very popular vacation-day request. If you’re considering checking out an eclipse, be ...

Initial lunar observation should begin with unaided-eye familiarization of major features, followed by binocular observation for enhanced detail identification. Optimal lunar viewing occurs during ...

A full moon is slated for Sept. 7, but there are other celestial events occurring this month. More on viewing Saturn at its ...

Stargazers will be happy to know that October will see the cosmos compensating for a couple of relatively lean months.There ...

Peaking on October 21, the Orionids promise about 20 meteors per hour. This shower occurs as Earth passes through debris from Halley's Comet, offering a spectacular display. For the best viewing ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. One of the most common questions we get at the Phoebe Waterman Haas Public Observatory is about what kind of telescope to buy, whether for a gift ...

In 3I/ATLAS, we see both the promise of astronomy and the importance of continuing its funding. Aster G. Taylor is a Ph.D. candidate in Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Michigan, Ann ...