Glenn Chaple’s observing basics: Clearing the air about seeing vs. transparency November 2008: Read this and you'll understand what keeps you from seeing celestial objects clearly.

Make sure your observing kit has everything you need for a night under the stars, including tools and parts for quick equipment fixes.

The autumn night sky can be clear and beautiful for star watching. So North Cove Outfitters in Old Saybrook will host Astronomy 101 starting Tuesday for three consecutive Tuesdays. Mike O’Bri… ...

Podcaster Show Player“In astronomy, we cover basic topics from celestial spheres to how the stars, planets, moon and sun move in the sky,” Petermann said. “Students learn about ...

Slooh will livestream a free, 1-hour astronomy lesson and live telescope views from around the world on Thursday, March 19. The webcast, which is geared toward K-12 students, will begin at 4:30 p ...