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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
- Career Spotlight: Electrician (Ages 14-18) June 24, 2026What does an electrician do? Electricity powers the world, and electricians are the ones who get it where it needs to go. An electrician is an expert who is trained to make sure electrical systems and equipment are installed safely and working correctly. Electricians are involved in a variety of systems, including power, lighting, communications, […]Sandra May
- Curiosity Blog, Sols 4927–4933: Let’s Drive to That Smooth Area June 24, 2026By Susanne P. Schwenzer, Professor of Planetary Mineralogy at The Open University, UK Earth planning date: Thursday, June 18, 2026 In the area Curiosity is currently exploring, the science team has mapped several areas with different-looking surface texture on the orbital images. If you wanted to have a look yourself at what there is to […]
- Playing the Moon Game June 24, 2026Apollo astronauts previewed their roles as lunar field geologists in Alaska’s Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes.
Sky & Telescope
- 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
- Double Whammy: Binary Supernova in Gemini June 22, 2026New analysis reveals a tight relationship between two supernova remnants in the outer Milky Way. The post Double Whammy: Binary Supernova in Gemini appeared first on Sky & Telescope.Govert Schilling
- Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Has Cold, Ancient Origins June 22, 2026The most recent interstellar visitor was crisscrossing our galaxy for some 10 to 12 billion years before it came near the Sun. The post Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Has Cold, Ancient Origins appeared first on Sky & Telescope.Monica Young