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How well does the Explore Scientific GoTo Tracker Mount track? That’s a question we often get. If you ask Chris Hanson of St. Louis, Missouri, USA, he’ll answer with this photo. This is an UNGUIDED image of Andromeda Galaxy using 305...
The cloudy skies that often plague amateur astronomers smiled on astrophotographer Steve Bellavia on the morning of July 18, 2025. They parted just in time, giving him a chance to image a fairly rare occurrence. From his home in Smithfield,...
(Updated March 6th, 2025) We encourage you to join the brotherhood and sisterhood of lunar eclipse gazers this month as the night sky is set to dazzle us with the first total lunar eclipse since 2022. On the night of...
“Certainly, the history of astronomy shows that every time we thought we were special, we were wrong.” -Seth Shostak Dear Fellow Stargazers, We are thrilled to invite you to the 166th Global Star Party, co-hosted by David Levy, the Astronomical...
For many amateur astronomers, few sights in the night sky rival the thrill of spotting a comet. These mysterious visitors from the outer reaches of the Solar System often appear unexpectedly, their glowing tails stretching across the heavens. But what...
Spend Valentine’s weekend showing some love to our feathered friends by taking part in the Great Backyard Bird Count! Over a period of four days beginning Feb. 14, hundreds of thousands of birdwatchers — both avid and casual — will...
Halloween is just around the corner, which means it's the perfect season to check out some of our night sky’s eeriest treats. The following is a list of some of the most popular spooky sights that dot the universe. Not all...
UPDATE October 12th! We were clouded out for our first attempt to broadcast the comet live from above Cebu City with Christopher Go. But we will try again tomorrow October 13th at the same time. Check www.explorescientific.com/GSP158 for an updated schedule. ...
Chock-full of astronomical treasures for observers of all levels, the Cygnus Constellation is a great cosmic spot to visit at this time of year. The elegant “Swan" occupies an 804-square-degree area of celestial real estate and is visible from 90° North...
