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Rescheduled – Open Observing & Beginner’s Night
July 11 @ 9:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Join us for Open Observing & Beginner’s Night at the Milford Proving Ground Softball Fields!
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AstroBackyard
- Askar SQA130 Review: Is This the Ultimate Backyard Astrograph? June 29, 2026Last updated: June 29, 2026. If you find this helpful and buy through my links, I may receive a small commission. The Askar SQA130 is the largest telescope in Askar’s SQA (super quintuplet astrograph) series, and one I was especially excited to test. As a refractor fan, getting to test one with a healthy 130mm... […]Trevor Jones
- I Captured The Same Nebula with a DSLR, Astro Camera, & Smart Telescope May 23, 2026Recently, I captured the same deep-sky object using three very different camera systems. A full-frame mirrorless DSLR-style astrophotography setup. A dedicated astronomy camera rig with autoguiding. And a smart telescope that handled almost everything on its own. The target was the Elephant’s Trunk Nebula, a beautiful emission nebula in the constellation Cepheus. Each setup collected... […]Trevor Jones
- ToupTek StellaVita Review: Better Than Ever, But Not Perfect May 15, 2026The ToupTek StellaVita is a control box that can run an entire astrophotography setup from your phone or tablet. It supports a wide range of cameras and accessories, so you’re not locked into a single ecosystem, and that alone makes it one of the more interesting alternatives to systems like the ASIAIR. After... […]Trevor Jones
Sky & Telescope
- This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 24 – August 2 July 24, 2026The waxing gibbous Moon passes Antares. Turn the Summer Triangle into the Summer Diamond. And as you snuggle into bed, would Vega land on your roof if it dropped out of the sky? The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 24 – August 2 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.Alan MacRobert
- New Jersey Meteorite Offers Early Solar System Clues July 24, 2026When a meteorite tore through a New Jersey home, the homeowner quickly preserved the fragments. Now, they're giving scientists a look at Earth's early history. The post New Jersey Meteorite Offers Early Solar System Clues appeared first on Sky & Telescope.Emily Lakdawalla
- Comet 10P/Tempel Brightens, Sets Sail South July 22, 2026This periodic visitor is now bright enough to see in binoculars from a dark sky. We also report on a bright supernova in Ursa Major. The post Comet 10P/Tempel Brightens, Sets Sail South appeared first on Sky & Telescope.Bob King