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May 15, 2023
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Take a binocular tour through the spring sky
Alan Dyer concluded his quartet of seasonal tours of “Top 10 Targets” for binoculars with a wander through the spring sky.
Feb 28, 2023
Getting started with Electronically-Assisted Astronomy
EAA involves capturing and stacking (or averaging) images from a camera to create a pleasing ‘snapshot’ in just a few seconds or minutes.
Feb 24, 2023
Why the Milky Way survey matters
Observing the galactic plane is the best way for astronomers to understand the Milky Way.
Feb 24, 2023
Astrophotography for beginners
A big focus among people starting out in astronomy is the ability to photograph the night sky.
Feb 23, 2023
Testing the StarField Géar115
The Canadian company StarField Optics has expanded its Géar line with a new refractor offering the unique aperture of 115mm.
Feb 23, 2023
Astrophoto review: Paul Dopson’s Pacman Nebula
In this column, we are going to look at the challenges that Paul Dopson had to overcome to produce his image of NGC 281: the Pacman Nebula.
Feb 20, 2023
All eyes on Quebec’s 45 year-old observatory
The Observatoire du Mont-Mégantic (OMM), which houses a Ritchey-Chrétien telescope, was opened in 1978.
Feb 17, 2023
This Week’s Sky: February 20-28
On Saturday, February 25, libration will shift Mare Crisium farther from the Moon’s edge. On the same evening, look closely for two dark patches positioned between Mare Crisium and the Moon’s edge.
Feb 16, 2023
