Planets

The solar system’s planets make for great observational targets, whether using a telescope or your naked eye. But finding them sometimes can be a challenge.

Exoplanets, Planets, The Moon

The Moon and planets

Exoplanets, Planets, Solar System

How to observe a lunar eclipse

Jupiter meets Uranus at dawn

Deep-Sky Objects, Observing, Planets

Observing podcast: Mercury and Venus, spiral galaxy M96, and Coddington’s Nebula

Observing, Planets

Mercury aglow in the evening sky

Spend an evening with Venus

Observing, Planets

Saturn to make its best appearance of the year

Saturn’s display lasts all night

Saturn’s rings reappear

Observing, Planets

Mars makes best appearance in two years this weekend

Uranus’ turn in the Sun

Alien Life, Planets

What would our solar system look like if aliens observed it with a telescope?

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Credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center/Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.

The Sun

Safely observing the Sun can be a fun and rewarding experience.

Credit: Ted Hauter.

The Moon

Our nearest celestial neighbor provides many great sights.

Planets

Targeting our solar system’s other worlds is well worth the effort.

Credit: Tony Hallas.

Deep-Sky Objects

Nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies are the night sky’s hidden gems.

Credit: Celestron.

Telescopes & Equipment

Explore the tools that can help you unlock the night sky.

Credit: Peter Michaud, Gemini Observatory.

Astrophotography

Capturing great celestial sights is both an art and a skill.

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