If you are lucky enough to receive the telescope you dreamed of so much at Christmas, here are some of the celestial objects that you will be able to observe after dark in December and January. Click on your location: Northern hemisphere | Southern hemisphere Northern hemisphere Star map from December to January in the…
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Make sure you will be able to apply according to your height, your weight, your age, your medical history… Do you fulfill the astronaut requirements ? Astronaut requirements depend on space agencies criteria, which means that it depends on your nationality. Countries listed below have a current or near future manned spaceflight program. Click on…
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The observation of the sun, our nearest star, will reveal fascinating phenomena provided, of course, to be you very careful… Caution ! Sunlight can damage your eyesight if you look at it with the naked eye, and cause irreversible retinal damage if it passes through binoculars, a telescope or a lens that concentrates more light…
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Since the launch of the International Space Station (ISS), the planet Venus is the third brightest object in the sky. Despite its peaceful appearance, it’s not the kind of place you would like to go on holidays. The pressure on its surface is very high and it has clouds of sulfuric acid. Its surface temperature…
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Accretion disk Circular disk of stellar matter captured by a large celestial body, like a star or a black hole. Achromatic Said of a lens that receives light without separating the colors that compose it. Its opposite is apochromatic – which breaks down light into red, blue, green… Anthelion Optical phenomenon where a halo of…
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Named after their discoverer Galileo Galilei, the four moons orbiting Jupiter are easy to observe using binoculars or a small telescope. The moons of Jupiter are among the most fascinating things to observe in the night sky. Why? They change position from night to night and are easy to discern. 10×50 or even 7×50 binoculars…
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Let’s see what the spring sky has to offer… Click on your location: Northern hemisphere | Southern hemisphere Northern hemisphere Star map from March to April in the Northern hemisphere 1) Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) Observation hours: all night. M51, better known as the Tourbillon galaxy, is without doubt one of the most famous galaxies after…
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“The diameter of the lenses is the most important to choose astronomy binoculars.” There are several types of binoculars on the market, and brands are numerous. Some are sold as made for sports or general use, others have special treatments and some features are sometimes put forward to persuade you to buy them. But when…
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No need for expensive equipment to start astronomy Astronomy practiced as a hobby can be confusing for the beginner. There are so many types of telescopes, not to mention mounts, eyepieces and filters, that you can easily get lost. Here are some tips to make choosing the right instrument a pleasant experience. Binoculars are an…
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It is the most distant outer planet from Earth. Neptune is a cold and distant world. It is about the size of Uranus, however it is about 50% times further than its light blue cousin. Despite its large size (almost four times larger than Earth), Neptune was only discovered in 1846 and has only traveled…
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The end of summer and the beginning of autumn allow you to observe many celestial wonders. Here are a few of them. Click on your location: Northern hemisphere | Southern hemisphere Northern hemisphere Star map from August to September in the Northern hemisphere 1) Andromeda Galaxy Observation hours: one to two hours after sunset until…
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What is the Celestial Sphere ? By turning, our planet makes the stellar patterns disappear as the night progresses before making them reappear the next night. This imaginary sphere, which arouses the wonder of amateur and professional astronomers, is called the celestial sphere. Image courtesy of the Lunar and Planetary Institute Important landmarks on the…
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The new year is coming, take the opportunity to also celebrate the wonders of heaven. Click on your location: Northern hemisphere | Southern hemisphere Northern hemisphere Star map of December in the Northern hemisphere 1) Bode’s Nebula (M81 & M82 galaxies) Observation hours: all night. M81 is a spiral galaxy that can almost be seen…
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Hall of Fame
Our universe is vast, it contains treasures of new objects to discover. But what if you think you’ve made a discovery? We will guide you to learn how to make a good report. While looking through your telescope during one of your many nights of observation, you may encounter an object that you have never…
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At the end of their lives, some massive stars explode with such force that they eclipse the rest of the stars in their galaxy. Stars explode regularly, but the majority of these events occur in distant galaxies and a huge telescope is required to detect them. Sometimes, however, a massive star will end its life…
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1) SkySafari Pro iOS/Android US$39.99 This application is quite expensive but there is no doubt that SkySafari Pro is one of the most professional astronomy apps. It contains a lot of amazing information about space and great functions. It has a large database with half a gigabyte of information. Make sure you have enough space…
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Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. Although it is more than 11 times the size of Earth, it spins on its axis in just 10 hours! Strong winds create complex phenomena and hurricanes on its surface. You can observe the different layers of colored clouds that surround it through a medium-power telescope,…
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Registering for an astronomy club should not intimidate you. Here you will know what to expect if you join an astronomy club. Why join an astronomy club? If you’re a beginner in astronomy, one of the first tips you should be given is surely to join a astronomy club. This will allow you to mix…
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Most people ignore that more than half of the stars in the night sky vary in brightness. It may seem strange to think that so many stars vary in brightness, but most of them only vary at a very low rate. Generally, it is undetectable by a human eye. Even our own sun is a…
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From the Milky Way to distant nebulae, let’s go on a photographic trip with our astrophotography guide for beginners. We all feel a fascination as soon as we look up at the celestial vault illuminated with millions of small points of light. It is indeed one of the most impressive show that the human being…
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We have all seen detailed images of planets in the solar system before, but what do they look like through a telescope? What if you observe other worlds with your own eyes? You may have already done so! Even if they don’t have futuristic extraterrestrial civilizations, five of the seven planets of our solar system…
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Fan of space and of space missions of NASA ? The NASA t-shirt is perfect for you. With this t-shirt, you engage the conversation with other space enthusiasts. Many models of NASA t-shirts are available, with the old or the new official logo, or with a drawing of the space shuttle for example. Conquer a…
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The Playmobil space rocket is part of Playmobil’s space range. This is the promise of hours of space stories and of game, head in the stars. The space rocket is a symbol of space conquest, and will remain so for a long time as rocket launches are more and more numerous around the world to…
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Bring the magic of the space shuttle home with Playmobil! The space shuttle is a symbol of space conquest. It is a playful and nostalgic object that will delight young and old. The Playmobil Space Shuttle is one of the elements of Espace Playmobil range. It fits with the space rocket and guarantees hours of…
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Symbol of space conquest, a space rocket can measure over 100 meters in height. Bring the magic of space rockets into your home with a LEGO model. Play the role of space engineers during the assembly of the rocket and place the space rocket on its firing point. The countdown starts… 3, 2, 1, lift…
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All the emotion of the American space shuttle program and LEGO grouped in a single object ! The LEGO Space Shuttle fills space enthusiasts and LEGO fans. After having enjoyed building piece by piece this jewel of the American aerospace, hours of play the head in the stars begin ! This object full of nostalgia…
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Proudly show your support for NASA’s space projects with a NASA women’s t-shirt. You can tell your friends that the NASA logo was created in 1959 by James Modarelli. The aerodynamic shape originated from a supersonic wing project in the 1950s. At the rear, constellations of stars, while the blue circle represents a planet. NASA…
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Find out how to find constellations and when is the best time to see them. Since the dawn of time, humanity has seen drawings in the night sky. In the past, each civilization saw these celestial drawings in its own way. These patterns, or constellations, were related to popular stories and legends. In the…
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