The new moon will provide the dark skies skywatchers need to spot some stunning astronomical objects in the Messier catalog this week. The exact moment of August's new moon occurs at 5:39 a.m. EDT ...

Of the 200 deep-sky objects in this constellation that are brighter than 13th magnitude, this is the only one that’s not a galaxy. It glows at magnitude 9.5 and spans 5.5′.

Start exploring the night sky with our top picks for beginner-friendly telescopes. Tested for clarity, ease of use and build ...

And there were other surprises when I started comparing overall brightnesses of deep-sky objects. ... It covers an area ...

Tracking Deep-Sky Objects. 2 Comments . by: Bryan ... altitude and azimuth for various objects and also helps the user keep track of other important variables like moon illumination and ...

This week, the night sky will dazzle stargazers with a rare cosmic alignment as Mars and the Moon come together for a striking celestial display. On Wednesday, November 20, Mars, often referred to ...

Tracking Deep-Sky Objects. March 13, ... altitude and azimuth for various objects and also helps the user keep track of other important variables like moon illumination and angle above the horizon.

Night sky for June. Planets and the Moon: June opens with Jupiter, at magnitude -1.9, ... There are no deep sky objects in Corvus, but there is a pair of interacting galaxies, ...

If you’re interested in photographing objects within the solar system, then the Sky-Watcher Skymax 180mm is a classic choice. With its 180mm aperture, this reflector telescope has a long focal ...

The moon tucks itself precisely between Earth and the sun ... these two nights offer premium conditions for deep-sky object hunting. Think of it as nature turning down the lights so you can better see ...

When planning a sky-gazing session, such as observing planets or constellations, the new moon phases during each month create the “perfect time” to view deep-sky objects and the Milky Way with ...