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Events for August 8, 2026
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- 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
- I Tried Telescope Live: Processing Data From a $73,000 Telescope July 25, 2026Disclosure: This article accompanies a video produced in paid collaboration with Telescope Live. If you subscribe through one of them, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. What is Telescope Live? Telescope Live is an online astrophotography platform where members use credits to download professional FITS datasets captured by robotic telescopes... […]Trevor Jones
Sky & Telescope
- This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 7 – 16 August 7, 2026In twilight, watch bold Venus and tiny Spica approach each other to meet September 1st. And check whether you'll be able to see anything of Wednesday's solar eclipse! The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 7 – 16 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.Alan MacRobert
- Where to See the August 12th Solar Eclipse Online August 7, 2026View the August 12th total solar eclipse from anywhere — the livestream options are plentiful! The post Where to See the August 12th Solar Eclipse Online appeared first on Sky & Telescope.The Editors of Sky & Telescope
- Science Campaigns Planned for the August 12th Total Solar Eclipse August 7, 2026Several science campaigns plan to greet the racing shadow of the Moon on August 12th. The post Science Campaigns Planned for the August 12th Total Solar Eclipse appeared first on Sky & Telescope.David Dickinson