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Experience a Connection with Halley's Comet: The Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower

Experience a Connection with Halley's Comet: The Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower

If you missed witnessing Halley’s Comet during its last visitation in 1985/86, don't fret. In the month of May, peaking on May 6th, you have a unique opportunity to see a piece of this famous comet...

Exploring the Universe with David Eicher: A Look at Keenan's System during the 148th Global Star Party

Exploring the Universe with David Eicher: A Look at Keenan's System during the 148th Global Star Party

Dave Eicher's presentations at the Global Star Party serve as a powerful reminder of the dynamic universe we inhabit.

Star System T Coronae Borealis Prepares to Explode on the Scene

Star System T Coronae Borealis Prepares to Explode on the Scene

Prepare for a celestial spectacle not seen in over seven decades as T Coronae Borealis, a recurrent nova, is poised to ignite the heavens between now through September 2024. Nestled 3,000 light-yea...

C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) - The Next Great Comet?

C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) - The Next Great Comet?

On a seemingly ordinary February night in South Africa, the skies whispered the arrival of a new voyager from the depths of space. The ATLAS project, designed to sound the alarm for incoming astero...

EclipseImage Credit: NASA Total Eclipse of the Sun

Datos rápidos: el gran eclipse solar total de América del Norte del 8 de abril de 2024

  El gran eclipse solar de América del Norte de 2024 será el eclipse más visto en la historia humana. Habrá una gran atención de los medios; Clima el 8 de abrilth se predice que es generalmente ju...

Farewell to Micki's Kitchen: A Celestial Culinary Journey

Farewell to Micki's Kitchen: A Celestial Culinary Journey

In the vast expanse of the universe, where stars twinkle and galaxies swirl in mesmerizing patterns, there exists a corner of celestial magic where astronomy and gastronomy collide. For two decad...

citizen scienceUnveiling the Cosmos: Citizen Science with UNISTELLAR

Unveiling the Cosmos: Citizen Science with UNISTELLAR

"Unveiling the Cosmos: Citizen Science with UNISTELLAR and Explore Scientific" explores the transformative power of collaborative research in the field of Citizen Science. This collective pursuit ...

Astronomy in the CityAstroImaging Today: Unveiling HFG1 with Douglas Struble

AstroImaging Today: Unveiling HFG1 with Douglas Struble

AstroImaging enthusiast Douglas Struble showcases his groundbreaking work, unveiling the planetary nebula HFG1 (PK 136+05) through the lens of his Explore Scientific ED152 Air-Spaced Triplet APO Re...

Citizen Science in Exoplanet Exploration: Join Dr. Zellem's Project!

Citizen Science in Exoplanet Exploration: Join Dr. Zellem's Project!

Dr. Robert Zellem is a distinguished exoplanet astronomer working at JPL NASA in Pasadena, California. He manages a project called Exoplanet Watch, a collaboration between professionals and amate...

The moment of annularity capturing "Bailey's Beads" from Steve Edberg

Exploring the Ring of Fire: A Perfect Prelude to the Total Eclipse on April 8th, 2024

On October 14th, the sky graced us with a celestial spectacle—the Annular Eclipse, also known as the Ring of Fire Eclipse. The event was broadcast live and watched by a worldwide audience from the ...

Solar Eclipse Science Adventures - Observing and Documenting Solar Eclipses for All Ages

Solar Eclipse Science Adventures - Observing and Documenting Solar Eclipses for All Ages

Solar eclipses are captivating celestial events that offer a unique opportunity to witness the grandeur of our solar system. They have intrigued and mesmerized humanity for centuries, and with the ...

Exploring the Cosmos with Explore Scientific at the Arkansas Dark Sky Festival II

Exploring the Cosmos with Explore Scientific at the Arkansas Dark Sky Festival II

The Arkansas Dark Sky Festival's second event was free-to-the-public and held near the Buffalo River National Park from September 14th-16th, 2023. Explore Scientific was there to celebrate this ama...

"From City Lights to Starry Nights: Steve Siedentop's Inspiring Journey into Amateur Astronomy and Community"

"From City Lights to Starry Nights: Steve Siedentop's Inspiring Journey into Amateur Astronomy and Community"

When it comes to pursuing our passions, sometimes it's the unexpected twists in life that lead us down the most exciting paths. Meet Steve Siedentop, whose journey into the world of amateur astron...

Discover the Wonders of the Cosmos with Explore Scientific at the Nebraska Star Party

Discover the Wonders of the Cosmos with Explore Scientific at the Nebraska Star Party

The Nebraska Star Party (NSP) is an annual event that has been captivating astronomy enthusiasts for decades, and is now celebrating its 30th Anniversary. With its breathtaking dark skies and stun...

astronomyVisit the Summer Triangle asterism!

Visit the Summer Triangle asterism!

Northern Hemisphere observers would be remiss if they did not check out the Summer Triangle currently reigning in the night sky. The popular asterism is, as its name suggests, a simple triangle for...

Crescents of the partially eclipsed sun as seen through the shadows of tree leaves before totality

An Eclipse Down Under by Matthias Schmitt

An Eclipse Down Under In April 2023 Explore Alliance Ambassador Matthias Schmitt, made the pilgrimage to the Southern Hemisphere to observe, photograph, and write about his experience of a total ec...

"Astronomy Outreach in Kosovo: Pranvera Hyseni Leads Efforts to Build First Science Center and Observatory, Inspiring Scientific Literacy in War-Torn Country"

Pranvera Hyseni, the founder of Astronomy Outreach of Kosovo (AOK), has been making significant strides in promoting scientific literacy in Kosovo, a country that has been grappling with the afterm...

THE DART IMPACT: SPACE TELESCOPES vs. UNISTELLAR

THE DART IMPACT: SPACE TELESCOPES vs. UNISTELLAR

NASA's DART mission has successfully completed the first-ever full-scale planetary defense test by colliding with a small moonlet, Dimorphos, orbiting the double asteroid, Didymos, with the kinet...