Space & Astronomy Archives

Adventures in Astronomy: The ODYSSEY PRO Smart Telescope by UNISTELLAR

August 1, 2024September 5, 2024Paul Benson

An easy to use telescope and astroimaging solution.

Kickstarter Quick Picks: Unistellar Envision Smart Binoculars

June 27, 2024June 26, 2024Paul Benson

Explore terrestrial and extraterrestrial objects with ease.

Click That Brick! LEGO Asks Kids to Explore Space Their Way

May 25, 2024May 24, 2024Paul Benson

LEGO inspires our children to imagine a life beyond the stars.

View the Total Solar Eclipse With the EclipSmart 10X42mm Porro Solar Binoculars

March 16, 2024March 14, 2024Paul Benson

The EclipSmart Binoculars are a comfortable, convenient way to get a sharp view of April’s total solar eclipse.

Stargazing Redefined: Introducing the Celestron Origin

January 8, 2024January 8, 2024Paul Benson

A smart telescope that promises to be a planetarium in your backyard.

Watch the Annular Solar Eclipse Safely With EclipSmart Products From Celestron

September 30, 2023September 28, 2023Paul Benson

Celestron makes it easy for anyone to enjoy the upcoming annular solar eclipse.

Explore the Sky as Never Before With the Celestron StarSense Explorer 8″ Dobsonian

October 10, 2022October 9, 2022Paul Benson

The Celestron StarSense Explorer 8″ Dobsonian will give you amazing views of the night sky.

Stack Overflow: To Infinity and Beyond

August 22, 2022August 21, 2022Jonathan H. Liu

Today’s stack is about space travel—a lot of it is fiction, but with some fun connections to the real thing.

NASA’s Webb Space Telescope Shows Off

July 13, 2022July 12, 2022Ken Denmead

“My god, it’s full of [galaxies]!”

Give Dad Some Space This Father’s Day With the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ

June 9, 2022June 8, 2022Paul Benson

The StarSense Explorer is a telescope at home in both urban backyards and the countryside.

Observe Both Near and Far With the Celestron Regal ED 10x42mm Roof Binoculars

February 25, 2022February 24, 2022Paul Benson

I couldn’t help but wish that I had as vibrant vision through my eyeglasses as I did through these binoculars.

Netflix Original ‘Don’t Look Up’ Hits the Big Screen Before Streaming

December 9, 2021December 8, 2021Michael Knight

‘Don’t Look Up’ is a new movie about two scientists who detect a comet headed towards Earth. When they try to warn leaders and the public, no one believes them or cares. This comedic thriller releases first in theaters and then on Netflix.

Adventures in Astronomy: The Popular Science by Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 100AZ

November 10, 2021November 9, 2021Paul Benson

If you’re looking for a great starter telescope to explore the night skies, the Popular Science by Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 100AZ is an excellent choice.

See Astronauts Working in Space in ‘Among the Stars’ on Disney+

October 5, 2021October 4, 2021Michael Knight

‘Among the Stars’ is a six-part series on Disney+ following Chris Cassidy and other astronauts as they prepare on Earth and then perform jobs in space on the International Space Station.

Adventures in Astronomy: The Popular Science by Celestron Travel Scope 60 Portable Telescope

September 15, 2021September 16, 2021Paul Benson

The Popular Science by Celestron Travel Scope 60 is an appealing package if you’re looking for a telescope that you can easily take anywhere.

Watch NASA Fly a Helicopter Drone Live (Less the Time Delay) From Mars Tomorrow Morning!

April 18, 2021Ken Denmead

Pushing the boundaries, the Ingenuity helicopter is about to take its first flight on Monday, April 19th at 3:15am PT (6:15am ET/10:15 GMT).

Watch the Crew Dragon Launch Live

May 27, 2020Ken Denmead

We’re about to launch people into space in a new capsule. You know you want to watch!

Space Cat Felicette Statue Unveiled at French University

January 23, 2020August 6, 2020Jayson Peters

A bronze Felicette statue memorializing the first feline astronaut now stands at a French university.

NASA Comes Out With 2020’s Moon Phase Calendar and Calculator

December 14, 2019December 13, 2019Jenny Bristol

Download and assemble NASA’s free 2020 Moon Phase Calendar and Calculator now!

Memorial to France’s Forgotten Space Cat Finds Home, New Design

August 17, 2019August 6, 2020Jayson Peters

Plans are finally advancing for a crowdfunded space cat memorial in France.

Stack Overflow: To Infinity … and Beyond!

July 22, 2019July 21, 2019Jonathan H. Liu

My last Stack Overflow celebrated the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, and I figured this week might be a good time to continue the space-exploration theme.

Apollo 50th: Building Estes’ 1:100 Scale Flying Saturn V

July 20, 2019July 19, 2019Michael J.4

Michael J builds the 1:100 scale flying model rocket from Estes.

Apollo 50th: Living the Dream: My Time Working on the ISS

July 18, 2019July 17, 2019Michael J.

Space has always been something that’s fascinated me. Being a child of the Shuttle era, I’m not old enough to remember the Apollo moon landings; however, that did not stop the landings and space exploration from having a huge impact on my life. One of my earliest memories is of the Challenger accident. It was […]

Apollo 50th: Celebrating ‘Apollo’s Legacy: Perspectives on the Moon Landings’

July 16, 2019July 15, 2019Jenny Bristol

On this 50th anniversary year of the first moon landing, learn about some old and new perspectives on the significance of the Apollo missions.

Apollo 50th: Apollo 25 Year Stamps and Lunar Gravity With Buzz

July 13, 2019July 12, 2019Skip Owens

I have to say it was a little intimidating having to explain to my group what to expect when we enter the parabola for lunar gravity when one of the people in my group had actually walked on the Moon!

Stack Overflow: To the Moon! Celebrating Apollo 50th

June 24, 2019July 16, 2019Jonathan H. Liu

Today’s Stack Overflow is celebrating the upcoming 50th anniversary of the moon landing!

‘Papa Put a Man on the Moon’ Book Review

June 8, 2019June 7, 2019Michael J.

‘Papa Put a Man on the Moon’ is a delightful picture book that puts the huge scope of the Apollo program into the perspective of a young girl from South Carolina.