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Beyond the Night Sky: Daytime Observations of Planets and Stars

Last Updated on: September 11, 2024 by Marcus

You’ve probably seen the ‘evening star’ or the ‘morning star’. This is Venus. But what else can you see of the planets or stars in the daytime? I did some research and it might surprise you to know what can be seen in the daytime sky. But seeing them is not easy. There’s a bunch … Read more

Sunspots & Eclipses: How to Watch Sun Through Telescope

Last Updated on: September 11, 2024 by Marcus

One thing you can do as a backyard astronomer is check out the surface of the Sun for sunspots, for Mercury passing by, or when there’s a solar eclipse. Here I cover the ins and outs of looking at the sun with a telescope and how to do it safely as a backyard astronomy enthusiast. … Read more