A Peculiar galaxy collides, interacts, is cannibalistic, has a strange shape, or is considered diverse somehow. These are the unusual galaxies in their size, structure, and composition. They form from the interaction of two or more galaxies. Continue reading to discover the shape and composition of peculiar galaxies, how scientists first discovered these oddball formations, … Read more
Our night skies are filled with them, bright piercing lights shining back at us, celestial beings that have an almost infinite lifespan, burning endlessly for as long as we can imagine that is. However, just like how everything dies in the end, so do these gargantuan balls of fire. As for the main reason what … Read more
Moons are referred to as natural satellites because they naturally orbit around their respective planets Hill sphere (counterclockwise) . Artificial satellites, on the other hand, are manually placed in specific regions of space to orbit Earth, Saturn, Jupiter, etc. to deliver services, whether images, telecommunication, or weather reports for scientific and recreational use. For a … Read more
A picture is worth a thousand words, whether snapping one of your loved ones, an action shot of a speeding car and of course in this case taking a wide expansive shot of the stars shining down on us in the night sky. If you’re looking to take the next step on your astrophotography journey, … Read more
Most satellites when acting on their own will travel around their respective planet in the same direction of the planet’s axial rotation, which will be from west to east (counterclockwise). This includes moons and artificial satellites orbiting any given planet however, the gas giants have multiple moons orbiting them in a retrograde motion, which would … Read more
Larger planets like Saturn or Jupiter have more moons than smaller planets due to 2 main reasons. This is because of the strength of their gravitational pull (Hill sphere) and the gravitational effects their parent star has over their domain. If these 2 are harmonious larger planets will almost always have more moons as the … Read more
Galaxies are flat because of their rotation. All of the stars, planets and other objects in a galaxy are rotating around the core of the said galaxy, and the conservation of angular momentum allows these objects to spread outward, but not any other direction, which is why they are flat. There are a lot of … Read more
Both the Kellner and Plossl eyepieces have their pros and cons, with the Plossl winning out in quality while the Kellner is less expensive Telescopes aren’t as simple as they seem and actually have so many parts and pieces that it can be overwhelming for new sky watchers. One of the most important pieces of … Read more
Astrophotography is an expensive hobby as it can require a variety of accessories to do effectively whether it be a great camera, a top notch telescope and of course an awesome lens to help you shoot night sky and planet photos. This post will simply go over 7 Fuji lenses that will add to your … Read more
A reticle is a grid or pattern of fine lines built into the focal plane of an eyepiece lens for optical tools and instruments. The reticle eyepiece enables viewers to obtain measurement references or pinpoint objects observed through telescopic sights, optical microscopes, firearm sights etc… In modern devices, a digital image superimposed on a screen or eyepiece may … Read more