One of the first steps to becoming a backyard astronomer is learning how to read the night sky. It doesn’t require a lot of money or technology – just some knowledge on how to get started. Even from ...

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 ...

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CANNON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — The clock is counting down to the total solar eclipse and space enthusiasts are making final preparations to be ready to see the rare celestial event. Many are ...

It’s no secret that the ranks of individuals actively involved in amateur astronomy have been dwindling. We can blame a number of contributing factors, including the current economic downturn, a ...

The universe is full of extreme phenomena. Perhaps this is what draws some people to astronomy - it has some of the most extreme physics out there. And supernovae are some of the most extraordinary ...

Jupiter comes to opposition (is directly opposite the sun) on January 10 and is at its best for 2026 this month. The “King of ...

Looking Up is transcribed using a combination of AI speech recognition and human editors. It may contain errors. Please check the corresponding audio before quoting in print. Dean Regas: Astronomy ...

The Davis Astronomy Club welcomed its members and the surrounding community to a free event Tuesday night to catch a glimpse of the Perseid meteor shower during its peak on August 12, from 8 p.m. to 1 ...