PixelatedDad - part-time stargazer, full-time dad, and an 8-bit gaming guru who's a few pixels short of a full sprite.
For anyone passionate about stargazing or astrophotography, one of the most important factors to consider is the quality of the night sky. How dark or bright the sky is can dramatically affect...
The night sky has always captivated human imagination, and with the right tools, we can explore its wonders in incredible detail. Telescopes, the celestial windows of the universe, come in various types,...
The night sky, adorned with celestial wonders, has fascinated humanity for centuries. Among the countless cosmic entities, comets, meteors, asteroids, and meteorites are intriguing phenomena. Though these terms are often used interchangeably,...
Introduction A celestial wonder gracing the night sky, Betelgeuse, the vibrant red supergiant, has captivated humanity’s fascination for centuries. As the “right shoulder” in the Orion constellation, this colossal star, officially named...
In the vast expanse of the universe, humanity has always been captivated by the mysteries of the cosmos. Over the centuries, astronomers have relied on telescopes to unlock the secrets of the...
The Messier objects are a set of 110 astronomical objects cataloged by the French astronomer Charles Messier. They include galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Below is a table with some basic details...
Greetings, fellow stargazers and cosmic enthusiasts! Today, I’m taking you on a pixelated journey through the dazzling realm of the zodiac constellations. These celestial wonders have fascinated humanity for centuries, inspiring awe...
Stargazing has captured the human imagination for centuries, and the constellation is one of the most enchanting aspects of the night sky. These groupings of stars have been used for navigation, storytelling,...
The Stellina Observation Station is a product of technological innovation and a deep passion for stargazing. Developed by the French company Vaonis, Stellina was born out of a desire to democratize astronomy. The creators wanted to make stargazing and astrophotography accessible to everyone, regardless of their level of expertise. With this mission in mind, they embarked on a journey to design a personal observatory that could be used by amateur astronomers and enthusiasts alike.
Unfortunately on an impromptu beach trip for fish and chips, due to haze and lights I only managed to get a simple low resolution image. shot with a Stellina smart telescope on...
The Orion Nebula is always a stunning sight to behold. Located approximately 1,350 light-years away from Earth, this diffuse emission nebula is a bustling stellar nursery brimming with towering pillars of gas and dust. It’s no wonder that it has captured the fascination of many amateur astronomers, including myself.
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