What is Magnitude in Astronomy? Absolute, Apparent and Stellar Magnitude Explained for the Backyard Astronomer.
Magnitude is the way we describe how bright a stellar…
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Author: Adish War
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12 Best Deep Space Objects for Backyard Astronomers – Part Two
Deep space objects (DSOs) are the holy grail for many…
12 Best Deep Space Objects for Backyard Astronomers – Part One
Deep space objects (DSOs) are the holy grail for many…
Messier Marathon: What is it and How Do I Plan One?
There are only a few locations and a few nights…
Using Astronomy Laser Pointers to Improve Your Stargazing
Green laser pointers are a simple, cheap and effective tool…
What is Good Seeing? The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide
Seeing can make or break an evening of backyard astronomy.…
5 Vital Hand Shapes to Measure Angles in the Sky
Sometimes we just need to skip across the sky a…
What is Star Hopping and How is it Useful for Backyard Astronomers?
Star hopping is a must-have technique for backyard astronomers. If…