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How to Capture Stunning Photos of the Moon with a Smartphone: A Complete Guide

Astronomy, Astrophotorgraphy, Planets_Moons / By Andrew Roberts

The Moon is a mesmerizing subject for photography, easily within reach for amateur photographers equipped with a smartphone. By adjusting the right settings and employing a few tricks and accessories, you can capture stunning images of the Moon with and without a telescope. This article will cover Moon photography just using a Smartphone, and then […]

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Can I See Pluto And Other Dwarf Planets With A Telescope?

Astronomy, Planets_Moons, Stargazing Techniques and Tips / By Oliver

Pluto was discovered in 1930, but in recent years it has become a divisive issue for modern astronomers. Some say that the planet is too small to be considered a planet at all. Others say that it should still be called a planet because it is very similar to Jupiter and Saturn, and has a

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How to Take a Photo of the Moon

Astronomy, Astrophotorgraphy, Planets_Moons / By Alan Monk

The moon is potentially one of the easiest astronomical objects to photograph. It is very bright so it does not require long exposure times or specialist equipment, and most people in most places on earth can see the moon every month. However, photographing the moon well does require some knowledge and planning and some basic

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Why Does the Moon Shine?

Astronomy, Celestial Objects, Planets_Moons / By Alan Monk

Why does the moon shine? is one of those seemingly simple questions that people tend to assume they were born with the knowledge to answer, like ‘why is the sky blue?’ That is until someone – usually a young child – asks them the question. But fear not, nobody is born with this knowledge, so

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Why Does the Moon Have Phases? You Need to Know

Astronomy, Celestial Objects, Planets_Moons, Stargazing Techniques and Tips / By Richard Bartlett

There isn’t a person alive who hasn’t seen the Moon in the sky and noticed it changing shape. We’ve all watched it change from night to night, from a crescent to a half and then to full. It then seems to disappear from the night completely before returning, a few weeks later, to the evening

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How To See Mars Through a Telescope – Best Magnification

Astronomy, Celestial Objects, Planets_Moons, Stargazing Techniques and Tips / By Oliver

The universe is fascinating, and we are very privileged to be able to witness the many planets in our solar system right from our homes. Mars is one planet that we have come to love. Amazed by what it is and intrigued about what more we can find. We walk you through how to view Mars

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How To View Neptune Through a TelescopeNeptune’s atmosphere is mostly hydrogen and helium with a trace of methaneHow To View Neptune Through a Telescope

Astronomy, Planets_Moons, Stargazing Techniques and Tips / By Oliver

Would you like to see Neptune from Earth? Perhaps you would like to see its rings, or maybe you want to view its atmosphere with your own two eyes. If you’d like to view Neptune for yourself, the good news is that it is possible using a telescope! Read on for everything you need to

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Kepler 442-b: A New Earth?

Astronomy, Celestial Objects, Planets_Moons / By Oliver

Here on Earth, we may think that we are one of a kind. Since we do not yet have proof of extraterrestrial life, many believe we are truly alone in the universe and the center of it. However, science is working hard to discover other planets that contain life and might be a habitable zone for

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Apollo TV: The Very First Must-See TV From 1969

Astronomy, Planets_Moons / By Oliver

The Apollo 11 moon landing is one of the most significant and memorable television broadcasts in television history, with hundreds of millions of people around the world tuning into this historic moment, making it the most watched television broadcast in American television history. Living in the 21st century, it can be difficult to wrap your

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The Colors of Our Planets – We Challenge You To Name Them All

Astronomy, Celestial Objects, Planets_Moons / By Oliver

Every planet in our solar system has a unique color scheme, but why is that? In this article, we want to break down what it is that determines whether or not a planet is a particular color. It might seem arbitrary, but there is a scientific explanation for why our planets look the way they

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What Is Moon Shadow… Do You Know?

Astronomy, Celestial Objects, Planets_Moons / By Oliver

There are a lot of astronomical events that we are lucky enough to witness from Earth. From shooting stars to meteor showers, something always seems to be occurring in space that captures our attention below. One of the most common occurrences is moon shadows. Moon shadows appear several times a year, with the most eventful

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What Is a Moonbow? Learn All About This Rare Phenomenon

Astronomy, Celestial Objects, Planets_Moons / By Oliver

We’re all familiar with the phenomenon of a rainbow. A rainbow is caused by refraction, reflection, and dispersion of light in water droplets, which causes a reflection of light and results in a multicolored arc in the sky. However, contrary to popular belief, not all rainbows appear during the day. This reflection of light can

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