An amateur astronomic journey begins

Messier 4 – Globular Cluster The fourth object of the Messier catalog (M4) is a Globular Cluster, located in the constellation of...

Messier 3 – Globular Cluster The third in turn object of the Messier catalog is Messier 3, which is a Globular Cluster. It was the first...

Messier 1 – Supernova Remnant The first object of the Messier Catalog (M1) is called Crab Nebula. It is the remnants of a star that went...

Messier 5 is a very bright globular cluster. Under really good conditions (clear sky, and low light pollution) it is just visible with the

Messier 5 is a very bright globular cluster. Under really good conditions (clear sky, and low light pollution) it is just visible with the

For thousands of years people have looked up at the night sky in awe, presented before the countless little shining stars. Even before...

Many times in the history of science, the most covert secrets of the universe seem to have revealed themselves in seemingly random...

Observing the moon until the clouds arrived! The video was taken through my Skywatcher 200/1000 telescope, using the default 25mm...

Refractor or Dioptric This type of telescope was the first to be designed. Its design consists of a long, thin tube with lenses that...

The list below shows all constellations that are best observed each month at 9.00pm. Each constellation is rising and setting two hours ...

This post will help you make and decide your first steps as an amateur astronomer. 1. Do not buy a telescope (yet). Many people become...