Astro Hutech Hinode for Solar Imaging In the realm of astronomy, there are several “first” that are sure to leave people speechless. Being involved in astronomy outreach, I can tell you that one of the most notable ones is the first time a viewer sees the rings of Saturn. Words […]
By John Paladini John Paladini is a Software Engineer with a Masters Degree in computer science. He lives in Putnam county New York and is a member of the Westchester Amateur Astronomers. He has been involved in the hobby since bitten hard by the astronomy bug when, at the age […]
By Gary Parkerson, Managing Editor Astronomy Technology Today If you live on the mainland U.S., and you are at all like me, you’re already counting the seconds until the August 21, 2017, total eclipse of the Sun … as in, there is literally a countdown timer in the corner of […]
For those looking for equipment to observe the 2017 Great American Eclipse in August, a group of companies have created a new website – Total Eclipse 2017 (TSE17.com) – to provide a one stop resource to purchase eclipse viewing equipment. Companies that are participating in the website include Lunt Solar […]