It’s not that hard to spot Venus in our night sky. You might wonder what you would see looking at Venus through a telescope. What Does Venus Look Like Through A Telescope? Venus can look anywhere from a white tiny ball to a larger thin crescent through a backyard telescope. Because Venus is covered in … Read more
There are so many interesting facts about Venus that I thought I’d put together a list of 26 to share with you. So, whether you’re a backyard enthusiast of space or just curious about our neighboring planet, keep reading to learn some cool and surprising facts about Venus! When you look through your telescope at … Read more
If you enjoy observing the planets in the night sky, then you’ll definitely want to check out these tips for maximizing your experience. For me, with a good telescope and a clear dark sky, I get to see Jupiter’s colourful bands and Saturn’s iconic rings. I’ve discovered the following on getting the most from planet-viewing … Read more
Conjunctions in astronomy happen frequently. The rarer ones are interesting and worth getting out and observing. It’s a way to acquaint yourself with the night sky as a beginner. Not all conjunctions are the same and if you’re a beginner here’s what to know… Key takeaways:*A conjunction is when two planets or a planet and … Read more
Is Mercury visible through my telescope? What can I see of Mercury? It is the smallest planet in our solar system and the closest to our Sun. Here’s what to know about seeing Mercury through a telescope, binoculars, or with the naked-eye. When is Mercury visible? What does Mercury look like through a telescope? To … Read more
You might be wondering what magnification works best for getting a close-up of Mars and what features you’re likely to see? Polar caps, moons? You know how Mars is the red planet but what and how can you see beyond a red disk? Let’s dive in… A bit about Mars: Mars has an apparent magnitude … Read more
With so many telescopes out there, it’s hard to know which one to buy for that experience you yearn for. Many budding amateur astronomers want to observe planets through a telescope. The following covers what to look for in a telescope to view planets and other distant objects in the night sky. It reviews some … Read more
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
Scientists are searching for Earth-like planets and finding such with telescope technology that’s highly sophisticated (much more so than the best home telescope). A considered super-Earth is the newly found exoplanet orbits Barnard’s Star, about 6 light-years from Earth in the constellation of Ophiuchus. With an apparent magnitude of +9.5, you won’t be able to … Read more
Did you know planets are bright enough for night sky city viewing? And, observing planets through a telescope won’t be much different in the city from that at a dark rural location. Here’s how to see stars in the city (as well as planets). It includes steps and tips for urban astronomy — how to … Read more