Explore Scientific and the Explore Alliance at ALCon 2024: Stars and All That Jazz!
We are thrilled to announce that Explore Scientific and the Explore Alliance is at the 2024 Astronomical League Convention (ALCon 2024), celebrating the Astronomical Society of Kansas City's (ASKC...
An Impact-FULL Anniversary: 30 Years Ago, Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 Made History!
This week marks the 30th anniversary of the dramatic collision between pieces of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 and our solar system’s largest planet, Jupiter. The comet was discovered on March 24, 1993, b...
We're thrilled to bring you an update from the world of amateur astronomical research. Several years ago, the staff at Mt. Wilson Observatory mounted an Explore Scientific ED127 Air-Spaced Triplet...
Is Mars Sample Return in Jeopardy? Watch the 94th 'How Do You KNOW?'
Dr. Daniel (Doc) Barth conducts the 94th How Do You KNOW? program today, June 3rd at 4:00 p.m. Central with the topic of the problems of the Mars Sample Return with costs soaring in the billions a...
Welcome to the Explore Alliance blog!
Each week the Explore Alliance blog will feature astronomy news, tips and techniques for observers, and product news. For new observers, any bold face terms are defined at the end of the blog. Wha...
Experience a Connection with Halley's Comet: The Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
If you missed witnessing Halley’s Comet during its last visitation in 1985/86, don't fret. In the month of May, peaking on May 6th, you have a unique opportunity to see a piece of this famous comet...