How to Get into Backyard Astronomy While some stargazers have created enviable at-home observatories, I keep my backyard astronomy simple. I grab a pair of binoculars, a towel, my iPhone, and (of ...

April 12, 2024 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you’re one of the millions of Americans who looked at the ...

I grew up yearning to be an astronaut or, failing that, to get a telescope to view the celestial objects which were painfully out of reach. When I finally got my own telescope as a teen, I was ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." These days, high-tech cameras and sensors enable modern astronomers to do everything from hunting for ...

Veteran skywatchers say looking at the night sky is fun, educational and even awe-inspiring. The celestial views won't be anywhere near as crisp and detailed as those captured by the Hubble Space ...

Two amateur astronomy projects were awarded the 2022 Page Medal on Saturday 16 April at the National Australian Convention of Amateur Astronomers held online. The six friends who make up The Backyard ...

Summer is almost here, and the month of June has a few backyard astronomy celestial treats! With the warmer nights ahead, all we now need is a clear sky. First up - the planetary parade. You'll be ...

The holiday season is the best time to deepen your love of the cosmos — or give someone you know a great space-themed gift. But finding the perfect astronomy present is hard. Are you stumped on what ...

Circle April 28 on your calendar. On this date, countless millions of people will look to the skies in celebration of Astronomy Day. Alright, so I exaggerate. Astronomy Day isn’t exactly a major ...