The Sunspot they call AR3590
Keeping a close eye on the Sun’s surface! Over the past few days, I have had the opportunity to closely observe the ever-changing surface of the sun through the ZWO […]
Astronomy
A Guide to Astronomy Filters, Sizes and Mounting Options
If you have a telescope and want to enhance your night-time observations, there are tools and techniques you can use. One approach involves using Astronomy filters, which are important accessories […]
Details of a Dying Star (So, what is in it?)
(Captured by the James Webb Telescope) The James Webb Space Telescope recently captured stunning photos of the Ring Nebula. It features inner shades of blue and green, a detailed ring […]
Meteor Over Melbourne Goes ‘Boom’
Residents of Melbourne were woken up by a loud ‘boom’ around midnight last night. Was it a Meteor Over Melbourne?
2023 Blue Moon
On the 31st of August, 2023, we’ll experience a Blue Moon in Australia. But no – it won’t actually be blue. So what really is a Blue Moon?
Saturn – In Opposition!
Check out the Solar System’s most beautiful planet at its closest distance to Earth The vastness of the Universe, let alone the Solar System has always fascinated me. From the […]
Perseid Meteor Shower 2023
Prepare to Witness an Astonishing Spectacle! The Perseid Meteor Shower is a dazzling spectacle that lights up the northern sky every August. It happens when Earth passes through the debris […]
Winter Solstice 2023: Australia’s Shortest Day of the Year
This Thursday the 22nd of June, 2023, is the Winter Solstice, known as the shortest day (and longest night) of the year.
Overcoming Challenges in Astrophotography
Star Bloating and Star Trailing problems What is Star Bloating? In astrophotography, star bloating refers to stars appearing larger and less defined than they actually are. It is typically caused […]
Autoguiding for Deep-Sky Astrophotography
For long exposure astrophotography of Deep-Sky Objects, autoguiding is a must. Read our guide to learn what Autoguiding is, and why you need to do it.