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It always surprises me how many people cannot identify the common animal and plant species in their area. Worse yet, I suspect that, for some folks, this may be symptomatic of a general ignorance about the life around...
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A comet dazzled the sky for the past few months, C/2011 L4 PANSTARRS. PANSTARRS was discovered under a comet search campaign conducted by The Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System
posted on 05/10/2013 learn more »
The newfound Comet ISON has the potential to be one of the brightest ever seen when it streaks through the inner solar system this November, but whether it will live up to the hype is anybody's
posted on 04/16/2013 learn more »
The search for alien worlds—humankind’s quest to find extrasolar planets orbiting far-off stars: it’s a huge task that captures the imaginations of millions. On March 22nd, Team Celestron had the...
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Falling in toward the sun from the frigid, outer reaches of the solar system, Comet PANSTARRS takes center stage in the evening skies over Earth this
posted on 03/13/2013 learn more »
Stop and take a minute to check out the sky tonight. A comet is making a visit to our cosmic neighborhood this month, and if you’re lucky, you’ll be able to see it without the help of expensive astronomical...
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Named after the International Scientific Optical Network, Comet ISON — officially designated "C/2012 S1 (ISON) — has the potential to be the most spectacular comet of the century. But it could also... Learn more »
02/28/2013 - Comet Lemmon: A Pie in the Sky?
When we think of lemons, our thoughts might turn towards a frosty cold summer drink or a frothy, tasty pie. However, in this case the Lemmon is a public outreach observatory and the treat is a newly discovered comet. At... Learn more »
2013 could turn out to be a comet bonanza. No fewer than three of these long-tailed beauties are expected to brighten to naked eye visibility. Already Comet C/2011 L4 PANSTARRS has cracked that barrier. Sky... Learn more »
Comet Pan-STARRS C/2011 L4, discovered by the Pan-STARRS 1 telescope on Haleakala in June 2011, is expected to become visible to the naked eye in the Northern Hemisphere in Learn more »
02/14/2013 - Coming to a Telescope Near You... Comet PANSTARRS
Right now, within the orbit of Mars and about 113 million miles away from the Sun, an icy traveler from the Oort Cloud is headed our Learn more »
02/09/2013 - The Top Celestial Events of 2013: Your Guide
Happy New Year, everyone! Many are calling 2013 the Year of the Comet, btu this year is loaded with other interesting celestial events for professional and amateur astronomers alike. I hope you enjoy this year with... Learn more »
Team Celestron kicked off 2013 with what has now become an annual tradition—exhibiting at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year’s show was especially exciting... Learn more »
01/03/2013 - Turn Screen Time into Sky Time Sweepstakes
We're ready to announce the winner of the Turn Screen Time into Sky Time Learn more »
12/24/2012 - Approach of Asteroid 4179 Toutatis
On 12th December 2012 at 06:40 UTC, Asteroid 4179 Toutatis made a close pass by the Earth, coming within 6.9 million kilometers (4.3 million miles) of our Learn more »
12/03/2012 - EdgeHD: Behind the Scenes with Celestron Engineers
Before the DSLR camera, astrophotography was difficult and tedious, often involving manually tracking stars through 30-minute exposures on film. But even back then, amateur astronomers aspired to image the night Learn more »
11/06/2012 - Girl Scouts Explore Science & Astronomy at Camporee
The Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles continued its year-long celebration of 100 years of Girl Scouting with Camporee – a large, fun-filled outdoor camping adventure at picturesque Lake Perris, CA on October... Learn more »
10/30/2012 - Imaging the Universe with Team Celestron at AIC 2012
One of our favorite events each year is the Advanced Imaging Conference, where astroimagers from around the world gather to share techniques, show off their images, and see all the latest equipment from manufacturers... Learn more »
What an incredible few days it has been! Less than 24 hours after Space Shuttle Endeavour made one final victory flight (piggybacked to a modified 747) over the City of Angels, the fifth annual Pacific ... Learn more »
With summertime in full swing, kids getting out of school and warmer weather becoming the norm, Southern Californian residents know it’s that time of year again for the annual San Diego County... Learn more »
