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- How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse August 8, 2026Originally published March 1, 2024. Last updated August 9, 2026. Photographing a solar eclipse can be a life-changing experience. You may only get a few chances in your lifetime to view or photograph this celestial event, so you want to make sure you are well-prepared and practiced ahead of time. If your first run with... […]Trevor Jones
- Do You Really Need Five-Minute Exposures Anymore? August 6, 2026In this article, I’ll discuss why modern astrophotography cameras and processing have changed what the best astrophotography exposure time should be, and when a 5-minute exposure still makes sense. My Quick Answer No, you do not need five-minute exposures for most broadband projects with a modern CMOS camera. Use the shortest exposure that makes shot... […]Trevor Jones
- 6 Astronomy Events You Don’t Want to Miss in August 2026 July 26, 2026August is always one of my favorite months for astronomy. The Milky Way is still on display, the warm nights make it easy to stay outside for hours, and some of the best deep-sky objects of the year are riding high in the sky. In 2026, the month is especially exciting. We have a six-planet... […]Trevor Jones
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- A Perfectly Timed Perseid Meteor Shower August 12, 2026With a new Moon in play, skywatchers anticipate a fine Perseid performance this year. The post A Perfectly Timed Perseid Meteor Shower appeared first on Sky & Telescope.Bob King
- The Helix Nebula is Hurling Clumps of Gas through Space August 12, 2026The star at the heart of the oft-observed Helix Nebula powered a clumpy wind before it died. Now, new images capture these clumps’ dissolution into the space between stars. The post The Helix Nebula is Hurling Clumps of Gas through Space appeared first on Sky & Telescope.Monica Young
- Rare Total Solar Eclipse-Perseid Meteor Shower Double-Header August 12th August 11, 2026The only total solar eclipse of the year coincides with the Perseid meteor shower. Here's what you need to know to watch the eclipse. The post Rare Total Solar Eclipse-Perseid Meteor Shower Double-Header August 12th appeared first on Sky & Telescope.Bob King