Monthly updates about near earth objects (comets, asteroids), moon, planets an deep sky objects to look out for.
Webb has met or exceeded every expectation since its December 25, 2021 launch! In April 2022, teams completed the initial alignment of Webb’s four powerful onboard science instruments, and each instrument began delivering crisp, well-focused images and clear data. For the next two months, science … Continue readingJames Webb’s First Year of Science: What did we learn?
Discover the wonders of the night sky in June 2023, and get ready to be amazed by what the universe has in store for you. Despite the shortest night of the year approaching in the northern hemisphere due to the summer solstice on June 21, … Continue readingNight Sky June 2023 (naked-eye): Goodbye Venus and Mars – Hello Saturn and Jupiter + two meteor showers!
Check out that new supernova called SN2023IXF in the outer spiral arm of the Pinwheel Galaxy (M101)! Here’s a before ( March 8, 2023) and after picture (May 23, 2023) I took of the pinwheel Galaxy (M101). The supernova explosion actually happened 21 million years … Continue readingNew Supernova Visible in a Galaxy far far away! (SN2023IXF, M101)
We are in the last month of galaxy season, that magical time from March till the end of May, when constellations that are highest in the night sky at midnight point away from our own Milkyway. This gives us Astro-geeks with telescopes the opportunity to … Continue readingMay 2023: Deep Sky Objects with a Telescope you DON’T want to miss!
Hi folks. Here’s an overview of nine amazing astronomy events that you don’t want to miss in May 2023. I release multiple videos with information about awesome astronomy events that are about to happen. So if you like the video, please like, share, and subscribe … Continue readingDon’t miss these 9 astronomy events in May 2023 | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |Moon meets Saturn, Venus, Mars
Get ready to witness a rare and mysterious astronomical spectacle – a hybrid solar eclipse that’s set to occur on April 20, 2023. Eclipse-chasers worldwide will tell you about the three well-known types of solar eclipses. The first is the partial eclipse, the most common, … Continue readingRare Hybrid Eclipse Is Coming – Happens only 7x in our Century!
Are you an astrophotographer with a telescope looking for some incredible deep-sky targets to photograph in April 2023? Look no further! In this v/blog, I’ll show 25 spectacular deep-sky astrophotography targets you don’t want to miss! If you don’t have a telescope, no problem – … Continue reading25 MUST-SEE Deep-Sky Objects in April 2023 with a Telescope!
As the new season of spring blooms before us, let’s take a moment to appreciate the wonders of the night sky. April 2023 brings with it nine amazing astronomy events that you can observe with the naked eye. Don’t miss out on these incredible occurrences! … Continue readingDon’t Miss These Astronomy Events In April 2023 | Hybrid Eclipse | Lyrid Meteor Shower | Pink Moon
Our solar system is an awe-inspiring part of the universe. It is embedded within the vast expanse of the Milky Way’s Orion star cluster, about 27 thousand light years from the galactic center. But what is so special about our own cosmic backyard? What makes … Continue readingThe Solar System Explained!
Here’s an overview of 30 MUST-SEE Deep-Sky Objects (DSO), mainly Galaxies and Galaxy Clusters, in March 2023 with a backyard telescope. For a further explanation and pictures, see the video. Enjoy, and clear skies! On March 1, NGC3184, also called the Little Pinwheel Galaxy will … Continue reading30 MUST-SEE Galaxies in March 2023 with a Telescope! | Deep-Sky Objects (DSO)