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rootofallworlds t1_ix9p6ys wrote
Reply to Just how dark is deep space? by ArmchairSpinDoctor
light sources not present in interstellar space such as the planets, zodiacal light, and airglow. https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-resources/light-pollution-and-astronomy-the-bortle-dark-sky-scale/ Bortle 1 locations on land are rare indeed. Near a star, on the other hand, the starlit
manicdee33 t1_ixi7lnj wrote
book. For choosing binoculars, check out this [Sky and Telescope article on choosing binoculars for astronomy](https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-equipment/binoculars-for-astronomy/). I've not read it myself but I've seen a few recommendations for "Stargazing with
greengolfballs t1_j25hdwm wrote
Reply to comment by Bioslug in Every planet in the solar system visible in rare "planet parade" by scot816
example, you could expect all 8 planets to align once every [13.4 trillion years](https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-resources/astronomy-questions-answers/will-there-ever-be-a-moment-when-all-eight-major-planets-are-in-a-straight-line-on-the-same-side-of-the-sun/). Which is to say, never, because that’s 1000x the current age of the entire universe
darthduder666 t1_j4jptxb wrote
Reply to comment by FreekBugg in Broke af but I want to show my kid the green comet by FreekBugg
skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-clubs-organizations/ You may be able to find some astronomy clubs here? There are other resources online where you could find groups who meet up in the area who have star parties
andygates2323 t1_j4v1ysi wrote
comets, search for "ZTF" If it's being hard to see, here's a general guide: https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/spot-circumpolar-comet-ztf-c-2022-e3-in-binoculars/ I should dig out my bins
z57 t1_j5423ta wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Ancient humans and their early depictions of the universe: “It is no exaggeration to say that astronomy has existed as an exact science for more than five millennia,” writes the late science historian John North. by clayt6
than the moon, from our perspective, in the night sky. Totally missed by the actual academics. https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/amateur-astronomers-find-glowing-gas-arc-near-andromeda/
Waddensky t1_j6cz3ub wrote
aligns nicely with the belt of Orion. Here are a few more, including charts! https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-blogs/explore-night-bob-king/see-the-sun-from-other-stars/
BOBauthor t1_j6grjgn wrote
Cassiopeia itself wouldn't appear much different.) Here's a [Sky & Telescope article](https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-blogs/explore-night-bob-king/see-the-sun-from-other-stars/) about this
atomicsnarl t1_j6yieow wrote
Reply to Telescope choices by Successful_Ad3337
make better choices. Some resources to help you look at stuff: [Sky and Telescope](https://skyandtelescope.org/) [The Sky Live](https://theskylive.com/) [Earth Sky](https://earthsky.org/) [Sunrise/Sunset Calendars](http://www.sunrisesunset.com/) Enjoy
sdtopensied t1_j9911hx wrote
Reply to Most solar telescopes tend to be below five inches in aperture, as solar scopes above four to six inches or so have to resort to costly measures to eliminate the effects of bad seeing by Ok_Copy5217
turbulent atmosphere), smaller telescopes will often provide better views than larger telescopes. Geography matters too. https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-equipment/beating-the-seeing/
PoisonWaffle3 t1_jdr55so wrote
Reply to The image was created by shots photographer Jon Carmichael took while flying at 39,000 feet on a Southwest flight from Portland, Oregon, to St. Louis. Credit: Jon Carmichael by Davicho77
seem to find it now. So far all I've found is this: https://skyandtelescope.org/press-releases/eclipse-flight-overantarctica/
Eye-tactics t1_je357jb wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in More Water Found on Moon, Locked in Tiny Glass Beads by LanceOhio
remnants of the planet sticking out of our crust and core of the planet recently mapped. https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/bits-of-theia-might-be-in-earths-mantle/ The animation in this article show what I'm talking about
Usedtoknowsomeone46 t1_iwxvf9i wrote
Reply to Have you guys noticed an orange star in the sky recently? by MerlynTrump
also be Betelgeuse. Betelgeuse is part of Orion constellation that appears during winter and is red/orange. https://skyandtelescope.org/wp-content/uploads/Orion-Dec-22_2019_S-arrow_V2.jpg