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AstroBackyard
- My Astrophotography Processing Workflow in PixInsight & Photoshop April 2, 2026In this guide, I’m going to walk you through my current astrophotography processing workflow from start to finish. The biggest thing I want you to take away isn’t just what tools to use, but when to use them. If you’re looking for a PixInsight processing tutorial that is actually easy to follow, this guide will... […]Trevor Jones
- The Best Weather Apps for Astronomy March 12, 2026A good weather app can save you a lot of frustration when you’re planning a night under the stars. The best weather apps for astronomy go beyond a basic clear-or-cloudy forecast, helping you check things like cloud cover, seeing, transparency, wind, humidity, and even smoke before you drag all your gear outside. If you spend... […]Trevor Jones
- Smart Telescope vs Traditional Telescope: Which is Better? March 5, 2026If you’ve been researching telescopes lately, you’ve probably noticed something: a lot of people are skipping the classic eyepiece route and jumping straight into smart telescopes. Smart telescopes can find targets for you, track them, and build a bright, detailed image on your phone or tablet using live stacking (a technique that steadily improves the... […]Trevor Jones
NASA Solar System & Beyond
- Celestial Wonders in Leo April 8, 2026Leo is a prominent sight for stargazers in April. Its famous sickle, punctuated by the bright star Regulus, draws many a beginning stargazer’s eyes, inviting deeper looks into some of Leo’s celestial delights, including a great double star and a famous galactic trio. Leo’s distinctive forward sickle, or “reverse question mark,” is easy to spot […]
- NASA’s Artemis II Crew Beams Official Moon Flyby Photos to Earth April 7, 2026The first flyby images of the Moon captured by NASA’s Artemis II astronauts during their historic test flight reveal some regions no human has seen, including a rare in-space solar eclipse. Released Tuesday, astronauts captured the images April 6 during the mission’s seven-hour flyby of the lunar far side, showing humanity’s return to the Moon’s […]Jessica Taveau
- Earthset April 7, 2026The Artemis II crew captured this view of Earth setting on April 6, 2026, as they flew around the Moon. As the astronauts flew over the Moon’s far side, the crew photographed and described terrain features including impact craters, ancient lava flows, and surface cracks and ridges formed as the Moon slowly evolved over time. […]Monika Luabeya
Sky & Telescope
- Amazing Views From Artemis 2’s Historic Lunar Flyby April 7, 2026The Artemis 2 crew set records and provided amazing views — with more to come — as they journeyed around the Moon. The post Amazing Views From Artemis 2’s Historic Lunar Flyby appeared first on Sky & Telescope.David Dickinson
- This Week's Sky at a Glance, April 3 – 12 April 3, 2026Arcturus, the Spring Star, is on its way up in the east. Vega, the Summer Star, rises later in the evening. Jupiter shines high toward the southwest. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, April 3 – 12 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.Alan MacRobert
- Do the Moon’s Poles Hold Less Water Than We Thought? April 3, 2026New observations reveal that permanently shadowed regions at the lunar poles might contain less water ice than astronauts were hoping for. The post Do the Moon’s Poles Hold Less Water Than We Thought? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.Javier Barbuzano