Planets
Observing Venus Through Backyard Telescope [What To Expect]
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It’s not that hard to spot Venus in our night sky. You might wonder what you would see looking at ...
26 Interesting Facts About Venus
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There are so many interesting facts about Venus that I thought I’d put together a list of 26 to share ...
Essential Tips for Getting the Best Views of Planets
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If you enjoy observing the planets in the night sky, then you’ll definitely want to check out these tips for ...
Astronomy Conjunctions: What Are They And What’s Interesting
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Conjunctions in astronomy happen frequently. The rarer ones are interesting and worth getting out and observing. It’s a way to ...
Can I see Mercury Through a Telescope?
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Is Mercury visible through my telescope? What can I see of Mercury? It is the smallest planet in our solar ...
Mars Through A Telescope. Best Timing and Magnification Setup
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You might be wondering what magnification works best for getting a close-up of Mars and what features you’re likely to ...
Best Telescope To See Planets From Your Backyard
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With so many telescopes out there, it’s hard to know which one to buy for that experience you yearn for. ...
Beyond the Night Sky: Daytime Observations of Planets and Stars
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You’ve probably seen the ‘evening star’ or the ‘morning star’. This is Venus. But what else can you see of ...
Earth-Like Planets Through Telescope Observatories
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Scientists are searching for Earth-like planets and finding such with telescope technology that’s highly sophisticated (much more so than the ...
Tips For Observing Planets For Stargazers In The City
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Did you know planets are bright enough for night sky city viewing? And, observing planets through a telescope won’t be ...
Observing Venus Through Backyard Telescope [What To Expect]
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 ... Read more
Essential Tips for Getting the Best Views of Planets
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 ... Read more
Astronomy Conjunctions: What Are They And What’s Interesting
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 ... Read more
Can I see Mercury Through a Telescope?
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, ... Read more
Mars Through A Telescope. Best Timing and Magnification Setup
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 ... Read more
Best Telescope To See Planets From Your Backyard
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 ... Read more
Beyond the Night Sky: Daytime Observations of Planets and Stars
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 ... Read more
Earth-Like Planets Through Telescope Observatories
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 ... Read more
Tips For Observing Planets For Stargazers In The City
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 ... Read more
