The Moon isn’t always the consistent companion we expect -- at times it’s seen in the evening sky, while on other occasions it appears gray against the pale blue of the morning or afternoon. Why does
There are, perhaps, only a few people for whom winter is their favorite season. Some might say they love to ski, or they love the holiday season. Ask an astronomer and they’ll tell you they love the s
Every one of the stars you can see belongs to our own Milky Way galaxy. There isn’t a single one that lies beyond it. However, spring provides you with your best chance to see the light of stars from
Mercury can be seen low over the southwestern horizon from about 15 minutes after sunset throughout November. Learn more!
For centuries, civilizations studied the night sky with no aid whatsoever. All they had was the power of their human eyes. Learn more!
Venus is easily seen in the west from about 15 minutes after sunset, and is joined by a crescent Moon to its lower right on the 4th and then to its left on the 5th. Learn more!
Mars is in conjunction with the Sun on the 18th and won’t be visible, but Mercury can be seen in the evening sky during the second half of the month. Learn more!
Mercury returns to the evening twilight and can be found low in the west-northwest from about 15 minutes after sunset throughout the month. A crescent Moon appears just above it on the 7th. Learn more
Venus continues to be an easy target after sunset. A crescent Moon hangs to its lower left on the 5th before the planet passes Antares in Scorpius on the 25th. Learn more!
We've talked about the telescopes that are currently gathering information about our universe from space. Now, let's cover the telescopes that will be launched into space in the future!
Have you dreamed of capturing a lunar Kodak moment but felt underwhelmed by what you can accomplish with your smartphone's camera? Learn how to photograph the Moon!
With Venus, Jupiter, and Uranus all lost within the glare of the Sun, May is not the best month for the planets, especially as you’ll need to rise early to see the others. Learn more!
Almost everyone has heard of a light-year - but not everyone fully understands what that means or how it influences our view of the universe. How do light-years allow us to look back in time with our
Venus and Neptune are lost within the glare of the Sun this month, but you might still be able to glimpse Mercury very low in the west shortly after sunset for the first week. Learn more!
Smartphones give amateur astronomers access to a wide variety of apps to help them along in their hobby. But, with countless options available, it can be hard to know which ones to choose.
Have you ever gazed at the night sky hoping to spot the Milky Way Galaxy, only to be disappointed by the full moon outshining everything? Learn how and when to view the Milky Way!
Here at High Point Scientific, we strive to connect you with the that will fit your specific needs and provide you memories for many years to come. Amateur astronomy can get expensive, and our wallets
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