10 women who changed astronomy
A group of women on the staff of the Harvard College Observatory were known as the Harvard Computers. Credit: Harvard ...
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Do black holes exist forever?
Back to Article List In 1974, Stephen Hawking proposed that black holes can evaporate. Hawking radiation, proposed by Stephen Hawking, ...
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May 2025: What’s in the sky this month? Jupiter and Mars shine in the evening, while more planets gather before dawn
Jupiter and Mars are on display during May evenings. It’s your last chance to grab a good view of Jupiter ...
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The RedCat 91 is a refractor everyone should want
The RedCat 91mm refractor wears a sleek black design with sharp red details — perfect to match its superior performance. ...
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Was there ever a planet between Mars and Jupiter?Â
Back to Article List From the April 2025 issue It is highly unlikely a planet ever existed in this location, ...
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Astronomy tests Vaonis’ Hestia telescope for your smartphone
The Hestia is a compact device that will let you capture images of the Sun, Moon, and a number of ...
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See the Moon’s beaded ‘heart’ Saturday night
Back to Article List From the February 2025 issue Created by the interplay of light and shadow, the lunar heart ...
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April 2025: What’s in the sky this month? Jupiter and Mars remain prominent, while Venus, Mercury, and Saturn rule the morning skies
The planets offer exciting views in April. Jupiter is a brilliant object in the evening sky, although the observing window ...
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M17 stars in a cosmic vista
Back to Article List From the March 2025 issue ESO/VVVX survey You could forgive M17 for having an identity crisis. ...
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What is the difference between a 2″ eyepiece and a 1¼” eyepiece?
Back to Article List From the March 2025 issue A 2" eyepiece delivers a wider true field of view than ...
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