What if a comet could light up the sky for weeks, offering breathtaking views for stargazers around the world? Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS did just that in 2024, captivating sky watchers across both hemispheres. Discovered over a year before its spectacular display, this icy celestial wanderer exceeded expectations and became the highlight of the year for astronomers. … Read more
Did you know astronomers have captured the first clear images of moons forming around newborn planets? Using cutting-edge telescope technology, scientists have observed two young exoplanets—PDS 70 b and c—surrounded by dusty rings that may be the birthplace of future moons. These stunning snapshots offer an unprecedented look at how planetary systems, including our own solar … Read more
Embarking on a Northern Lights cruise is one of those bucket-list voyages we always dream of. If 2025 is the year you finally decide to tick that off your list and explore the stunning Norwegian coast, Hurtigruten offers some unbelievable cruises for travel addicts, astronomy buffs and culture lovers. And for a limited time, enjoy … Read more
Catching the best sky watching events for the coming year 2025. Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS captured over the McMath-Pierce Solar Telescope at Kitt Peak National Observatory, Arizona. Credit: Robert Sparks How about that eclipse in 2024? Certainly, the Great North American Eclipse of April 8th 2024 was one for the ages, instilling the eclipse-chasing bug … Read more
It’s easy to get the impression that if you want to look at the night sky, you have to live out in the desert and have either a telescope covered with so many wires and leads that it looks like someone has thrown a bowl of spaghetti over it, or a camera powerful enough to … Read more