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- 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
- Dark Sky Camping: RV Lighting Etiquette and Setup April 28, 2026Dark sky camping has become a big part of how we travel. Whether we’re heading to a remote site or setting up at a star party, the goal is always the same: get away from artificial light and experience the night sky the way it’s meant to be seen. What we’ve learned, though, is that... […]Ashley Northcotte
NASA Solar System & Beyond
- NASA Announces Winners for 2026 Human Lander Challenge June 26, 2026NASA has announced the top student-developed solutions for environmental control and life support systems in future crewed lunar landers from participants in the 2026 Human Lander Challenge. The announcement marks the culmination of months of research by university teams working to advance technologies supporting the agency’s Artemis program that will return American astronauts to the […]Lee Mohon
- NASA Tests New Refuel Device for Future In-Space Refueling Missions June 26, 2026For NASA’s next generation of deep space exploration missions, spacecraft may need to refuel in Earth orbit before pushing farther into the solar system. Similar to how a gas pump needs a nozzle to fit your fuel tank, future spacecraft could require a special device in order to fill up prior to departure, known as […]Lee Mohon
- Partners, NASA Ready for June Launch of Swift Boost Mission June 26, 2026A mission to raise the orbit of NASA’s Swift observatory is poised for launch June 30.
Sky & Telescope
- This Week's Sky at a Glance, June 26 – July 5 June 26, 2026The almost-full Moon steps past orange Antares between Friday and Saturday evenings, June 26th and 27th. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, June 26 – July 5 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.Alan MacRobert
- Into the Void: Investigating the Heart of a Giant Elliptical Galaxy June 24, 2026The core of the brightest galaxy in the cluster Abell 402 contains a curious void. New observations suggest that an ultra-massive black hole could have excavated this feature. The post Into the Void: Investigating the Heart of a Giant Elliptical Galaxy appeared first on Sky & Telescope.AAS Nova
- Exploding Stars Sprinkled Ancient Earth With Radioactive Iron and Plutonium June 23, 2026Exploding stars have left their radioactive mark on our planet. Now scientists have found more evidence of a particularly violent event in Earth’s more ancient past. The post Exploding Stars Sprinkled Ancient Earth With Radioactive Iron and Plutonium appeared first on Sky & Telescope.Jan Hattenbach