What is Pluto?

Pluto has gone from planet, to dwarf planet, to plutoid. Some people want Pluto to stay a planet, some don't. How did we get here?

The Difference Between Refractor and Reflector Telescopes

Refractor VS Reflector Telescopes The two types of telescopes are quite simple to tell apart. Refractor Telescopes use lenses, much like your regular eye glasses. Reflector Telescopes use mirrors. Both are...

Observing the Crab Nebula with a Small Telescope

The Crab Nebula, made famous through the Hubble Space Telescope's glorious orange-green renditions, is easily visible in a small telescope. The Crab Nebula, also known as M1, NGC 1952 and Taurus A, is found...

Garden Tales: The Lily

Lilies command attention. Wherever they are planted they will grab the garden visitor’s attention. If you are seeking fragrance, form and colour then the lily is your choice. They look great at the...

Basic Observing Supplies for Amateur Astronomy

It doesn't take thousands of dollars of astronomy equipment to enjoy the night sky. For much less, any new telescope owner can have everything needed for the best night. Many facets of the amateur astronomy...

A Star Came Down!

Geez, this is my first time doing this, and it's really exciting. It's exciting to be sharing my story with the world-or at least who ever is interested. It's the first time I've ever published the story. Not...

Observing the Dumbbell Nebula in a Small Telescope

Finding Dumbbell Nebula with my new 4.5" reflector telescope was truly rewarding. The blurry, greyish blob popped into my eyepiece after 10 to 15 minutes of scouring the constellation Cygnus, the Swan....

Zodiac Constellations

ASTRONOMY: Constellations and Mythology

The following list are the constellations (group of stars) that are also the names of gods, goddesses, heroes, heroines, creatures, mortals and world of nature in the myths and legends in Greek and Roman...

Observing M13 in the Constellation Hercules

Observing the globular cluster M13 is certainly a spectacular treat for any amateur astronomer. Finding M13 in Hercules with Binoculars or a Telescope At magnitude 5.8, this gorgeous deep sky gem is...