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The moon through my telescope. This type of experience is one of the many reasons I love astronomy and space!

The moon through my telescope. This type of experience is one of the many reasons I love astronomy and space!

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A light pollution map will show that a large city radiates white to red from the center, and rural areas will appear green to blue. These colors represent the amount of artificial light in the area, and how bright the night sky will look.

A light pollution map will show that a large city radiates white to red from the center, and rural areas will appear green to blue. These colors represent the amount of artificial light in the area, and how bright the night sky will look.

The actual spatial size of the universe is unknown. However, by measuring the observable universe, the current size of the universe is approximately 95 billion light-years in diameter. Milky Way Photography, Photography Tips, Summer Camera, Milky Way Galaxy, Camera Settings, Wide Angle, Astronomy, Cameras, Photo Art

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The actual spatial size of the universe is unknown. However, by measuring the observable universe, the current size of the universe is approximately 95 billion light-years in diameter.

The sun and moon are two objects in our solar system that have a lot of influence over Earth. Given the prevalence of these objects in our sky, it has left many wondering if the sun and moon are the same size – because it sure looks like they are. Our Solar System, Coincidences, Sun Moon, Objects, Understanding, Earth, Left, Sky

Our Solar System

The sun and moon are two objects in our solar system that have a lot of influence over Earth. Given the prevalence of these objects in our sky, it has left many wondering if the sun and moon are the same size – because it sure looks like they are.

A telescope can cost as little as $100, to well over $10,000. Expect a quality telescope for visual observing to start at a cost of about $300, and a telescope capable of deep-sky astrophotography to start at around $800 in 2022. Celestron, Telescope, Much, Visual, Start, Deep, Quality

A telescope can cost as little as $100, to well over $10,000. Expect a quality telescope for visual observing to start at a cost of about $300, and a telescope capable of deep-sky astrophotography to start at around $800 in 2022.

The Celestron StarSense Explorer Dob is one of the best telescopes for a beginner becasue it delivers impressive views, and provides guidance to locate objects in the night sky. See my full review! Telescopes, Night Skies, Guidance, Clever, Beginners, Reviews, Good Things

The Celestron StarSense Explorer Dob is one of the best telescopes for a beginner becasue it delivers impressive views, and provides guidance to locate objects in the night sky. See my full review!

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If you’re in the market for a fantastic beginner telescope that nearly guarantees a positive first experience, an 8-inch Dob continues to be one of the best options available. If adding an additional layer of guidance via your smartphone is worth it to you, then the Celestron StarSense Exlploerer Dob is an incredible value. The StarSense Explorer makes astronomy more approachable for beginners and gets you to your first victory faster, and that’s a pretty special thing. Smartphone, The Incredibles, Explore, Best

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If you’re in the market for a fantastic beginner telescope that nearly guarantees a positive first experience, an 8-inch Dob continues to be one of the best options available. If adding an additional layer of guidance via your smartphone is worth it to you, then the Celestron StarSense Exlploerer Dob is an incredible value. The StarSense Explorer makes astronomy more approachable for beginners and gets you to your first victory faster, and that’s a pretty special thing.

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A Dobsonian telescope is widely agreed to be the best possible “first telescope” for a beginner. It offers the largest aperture for the price, delivering impressive visual views through the eyepiece. Aperture, Outdoor Power Equipment, Views, Price

Outdoor Power Equipment

A Dobsonian telescope is widely agreed to be the best possible “first telescope” for a beginner. It offers the largest aperture for the price, delivering impressive visual views through the eyepiece.

In this post, I’ll show you how the Celestron StarSense Explorer Dob works, and explain why I think this is a great telescope for beginners that could use some help finding objects in the night sky. Explain Why, Personal Care

In this post, I’ll show you how the Celestron StarSense Explorer Dob works, and explain why I think this is a great telescope for beginners that could use some help finding objects in the night sky.

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The waxing crescent moon on Dec 6, 2021. Moon Photography, Photographing The Moon, Space Icons, Waxing, Crescent Moon, Photographer

Moon Photography

Photographing The Moon

The waxing crescent moon on Dec 6, 2021.

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Orion’s Belt is a popularly known grouping of stars (asterism) in the night sky. It consists of three bright stars within the constellation Orion. It is easy to find Orion’s Belt in the night sky in the fall and winter months from the northern hemisphere. You can use this pattern of three stars to help you locate other stars and deep-space objects nearby. Constellation Orion, Iphone Wallpaper Sky, Star System, Three Kings

Constellation Orion

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Orion’s Belt is a popularly known grouping of stars (asterism) in the night sky. It consists of three bright stars within the constellation Orion. It is easy to find Orion’s Belt in the night sky in the fall and winter months from the northern hemisphere. You can use this pattern of three stars to help you locate other stars and deep-space objects nearby.

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Betelgeuse appears as a bright orange/red star in the upper left ‘shoulder’ of the constellation Orion. This red supergiant-type star is one of the largest you can see with your naked eye. Orange Red, Bright Orange, Pretty Star, Naked Eyes, Red Star, Bright Stars, Constellations

Betelgeuse appears as a bright orange/red star in the upper left ‘shoulder’ of the constellation Orion. This red supergiant-type star is one of the largest you can see with your naked eye.

Betelgeuse is the tenth brightest star in the night sky and the second brightest star found in the constellation Orion, located at the eastern shoulder of the hunter. High Clouds, Constellation Art, Star Constellations, Minimalist Wallpaper, Space Photos, Nebula, Cosmos

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Betelgeuse is the tenth brightest star in the night sky and the second brightest star found in the constellation Orion, located at the eastern shoulder of the hunter.

The actual spatial size of the universe is unknown. However, by measuring the observable universe, the current size of the universe is approximately 95 billion light-years in diameter. Light Year, So Little Time, Universe, Big, Unknown, Diameter, Background, Space

The actual spatial size of the universe is unknown. However, by measuring the observable universe, the current size of the universe is approximately 95 billion light-years in diameter.

Arcturus, also known as Alpha Boötis, is one of the brightest stars in the northern hemisphere. In fact, it is the third brightest individual star in the entire night sky behind Sirius and Canopus. Hemisphere, Star Pictures, Sirius

Arcturus, also known as Alpha Boötis, is one of the brightest stars in the northern hemisphere. In fact, it is the third brightest individual star in the entire night sky behind Sirius and Canopus.

The Sun is home to the most powerful explosion in our solar system, a coronal mass ejection. Coronal mass ejections are giant bubbles of radiation and charged particles that explode off the solar surface. Normal Values, Giant Bubbles, Solar Activity, Space Facts, Shock Wave, Cme, Major Events, Protons, The Far Side

The Sun is home to the most powerful explosion in our solar system, a coronal mass ejection. Coronal mass ejections are giant bubbles of radiation and charged particles that explode off the solar surface.

1. Mercury 2. Venus 3. Earth 4. Mars 5. Jupiter 6. Saturn 7. Uranus 8. Neptune Uranus, Saturn, Planet Order, Polar Ice Cap, Greenhouse Effect, Space And Astronomy, Jupiter, Solar System

Greenhouse Effect

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1. Mercury 2. Venus 3. Earth 4. Mars 5. Jupiter 6. Saturn 7. Uranus 8. Neptune

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Our solar system is located in the Orion spiral arm of the Milky Way Galaxy and contains eight “official” planets (sorry Pluto) that orbit counterclockwise around the Sun. Carina Nebula, Andromeda Galaxy, Helix Nebula, Hubble Space Telescope, Earth And Solar System, Moon Orbit

Andromeda Galaxy

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Our solar system is located in the Orion spiral arm of the Milky Way Galaxy and contains eight “official” planets (sorry Pluto) that orbit counterclockwise around the Sun.

We travelled 1500 miles to a dark sky location to see the true night sky. Light Pollution, Dark Skies, Us Travel, Outdoor Lighting, Miles

Light Pollution

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We travelled 1500 miles to a dark sky location to see the true night sky.

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There are three phases of twilight, each one identifying a different level (or amount) of sunlight present in the atmosphere. Each phase is defined by the angle of the ‘geometric centre’ of the sun in relation to the horizon. Astronomical Twilight, Twilight Photos, Heavens, Horizons, Defined, Sunlight, The Darkest, Atmosphere

Astronomical Twilight

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There are three phases of twilight, each one identifying a different level (or amount) of sunlight present in the atmosphere. Each phase is defined by the angle of the ‘geometric centre’ of the sun in relation to the horizon.

The most noticeable part of Orion is the pattern called Orion’s Belt. This Belt contains three brightly aligned stars, Alnitak (Zeta), Alnilam (Epsilon), and Mintaka (Delta). Alnitak is around 800 light-years away from earth and is 100,000 times more luminous than the Sun. Orion, Luminous, Art Reference, Northern Lights

Northern Lights

The most noticeable part of Orion is the pattern called Orion’s Belt. This Belt contains three brightly aligned stars, Alnitak (Zeta), Alnilam (Epsilon), and Mintaka (Delta). Alnitak is around 800 light-years away from earth and is 100,000 times more luminous than the Sun.

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Astronomical twilight is the darkest twilight phase. It starts when the center of the sun is 12 degrees below the horizon until 18 degrees below the horizon. After 18 degrees, it is considered ‘night’ or ‘dark’. Degrees, Center, Sun, Celestial

Astronomical twilight is the darkest twilight phase. It starts when the center of the sun is 12 degrees below the horizon until 18 degrees below the horizon. After 18 degrees, it is considered ‘night’ or ‘dark’.

The Pleiades are visible from most parts of the globe and appear as a “misty dipper of stars” in Taurus. To find the Pleiades, use the bright orange star Aldebaran as a guide. If you draw an invisible line from Orion’s Belt to Aldebaran, you’ll eventually reach the Pleiades. The Pleiades, Star Cluster, You Draw, Taurus

The Pleiades are visible from most parts of the globe and appear as a “misty dipper of stars” in Taurus. To find the Pleiades, use the bright orange star Aldebaran as a guide. If you draw an invisible line from Orion’s Belt to Aldebaran, you’ll eventually reach the Pleiades.

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A star party is an event held at a dark-sky location to observe and photograph the night sky. Party Rules, Star Party, Dim Lighting, Stars At Night, Quiet Time, Stargazing

A star party is an event held at a dark-sky location to observe and photograph the night sky.