Tag: Dobsonian

Telescope Buying Tips, the Moon Meets Jupiter, Mars Tickles the Beehive, and Venus Grazes Globulars!

The globular star cluster known as Messier 22 and the Great Sagittarius Cluster. Venus will shine near this object this week. The cluster spans about one-third of the full moon’s diameter and is visible in binoculars and backyard telescopes. The best time to view its rich, “sugar on black velvet” spectacle is during the summer…
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Tips for Telescope-buying, Jupiter Sports Great Spots, Mars in Morning, and Night’s Brightest Lights!

On Tuesday evening November, 23, observers in the Americas with telescopes can view a rare treat when the shadows of Ganymede and Callisto traverse Jupiter, accompanied by the Great Red Spot, as shown here for 8 pm EST Hello, late-November Stargazers! Here are your Astronomy Skylights for the week of November 21st, 2021 by Chris…
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