Sky and Rockets

A recent study has identified a previously undetected iron bar within the well-known Ring Nebula, an astronomical object extensively examine...

Spider Nebula IC 417, known as the Spider Nebula, is an emission nebula located in the constellation Auriga, roughly 7,100–10,000 light-year...

C/2026 A1 (MAPS) A new sun grazing comet could become quite bright! Sky watchers are excited about this newcomer heading toward the inner so...

Has anyone seen the latest (although this Facebook post has been around for a number of years) Facebook post showing the Jan 23, 2026 conjun...

It’s been a long time coming—and no shortage of tough deliberation—before finally deciding to invest in a permanent observatory on the Mangi...

Like in any tech field, advancements in technology, tools, and processes keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, and astrophotograph...

  Soldiers Delight Star Party - December 20, 2025 Don't miss the next SD Star Party, where we will be discussing Exoplanets.  "The ...

NGC 1579, often called the “Northern Trifid,” is a striking star-forming nebula in Perseus. About 2,100 light-years away and spanning roughl...

When Comet 3I/ATLAS streaked into our solar system in 2025, it became only the third confirmed interstellar visitor ever observed. Discovere...

We are just 8 days to perihelion for comet Lemmon. Although the comet's distance from the earth is increasing, Lemmon remains quite brig...

Comet Lemmon Yesterday I posted my best photo of comet Lemmon with hopes that I would be able to image it at least one more time from my ho...