Telescopes & Astrophotography
Telescopes and mounts, astrophotography equipment and software, practical reviews, night-sky events and astronomy discoveries for amateur observers.
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Oct. 15, 1997: Cassini-Huygens launches
Today in the history of astronomy, the NASA/ESA mission to the outer solar system lifts off.
Distant NGC 3137 reveals clues about our own galaxy
Astronomers suspect NGC 3137 and its large spiral neighbor, NGC 3175, mimic the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies in our Local Group.
Our 16th annual star products
Discover this year’s most exciting new astronomy products selected by Astronomy’s contributing editor and gear guru, Phil Harrington.
2026 Full Moon calendar: When to see the Full Moon and phases
The next Full Moon is the October Hunter’s Moon, which will occur at 12:12 a.m. EDT on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026.
Autumn observing targets for large telescopes
Uncover various deep-sky objects you can see this fall using a large telescope, including the Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635), the Pinwheel Galaxy (M33), Stephan’s Quintet, and more!
The Sky Today on Monday, October 12: Mercury at greatest elongation
The planet Mercury stands 25° east of the Sun. View the solar system’s smallest planet, along with the crescent Moon, in the evening sky.
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