Astronomy
The Dwarf Planet Orcus
Since the early 2000s, more and more objects have been discovered in the outer Solar System that resemble planets. However,…
Watch Where You Point That ‘Scope: Police Mistake Telescope for a Gun
One more thing amateur astronomers might need to worry about besides clouds, bugs, and trying to fix equipment malfunctions in…
August Full Moon Anticipates September’s Total Lunar Eclipse
Who doesn't love a Full Moon? Occurring about once a month, they never wear out their welcome. Each one becomes a special event…
The Dwarf Planet Quaoar
Quaoar, a dwarf planet that orbits within the Kuiper Belt, was discovered in 2002 by astronomers from Caltech. Like the…
Ice Giants at Opposition
It seems as if the planets are fleeing the evening sky, just as the Fall school star party season is…
The Planet Jupiter
Jupiter is the 5th planet in the Solar System, and the largest by far, easily visible in the night sky…
Astro-Challenge: Splitting 44 Boötis
How good are your optics? Nothing can challenge the resolution of a large light bucket telescope, like attempting to split…
What is the Asteroid Belt?
In the 18th century, observations made of all the known planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn) led astronomers…
How to Find Rosetta’s Comet In Your Telescope
How would you like to see one of the most famous comets with your own eyes? Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko plies the…