David Dickinson
Betelgeuse Versus the Asteroid… What Happened?
A rare occultation of the bright star Betelgeuse by asteroid 319 Leona turned up mixed results.
Why 2023 is a Fine Year for the Geminid Meteors
One of the best meteor showers of the year puts on a fine display in 2023.
Famed Halley’s Comet Passes Aphelion This Weekend
Famous Halley’s Comet reaches a distant milestone this coming weekend.
The Solar Radius Might Be Slightly Smaller Than We Thought
Two astronomers use a pioneering method to suggest that the size of our Sun and the solar radius may be…
ESA’s Juice Mission is Approaching Earth. Why Has it Come Home Before Visiting Jupiter?
JUICE Prepares for a first of its kind double-flyby next year.
Vaonis Introduces Limited Edition Vespera Passengers Smartscope
A top name in smartscope technology releases an exciting new limited edition unit.
Dedicated Amateur Astronomer Makes Rare Pair of Asteroid Discoveries
Two recent asteroid discoveries made by an amateur astronomer highlight what is possible, with access to the right equipment.
Trisat-R’s 2-mm Camera Took This Picture of the Earth From 6,000 Km Away
An innovative camera pioneering a new technology in space caught a unique view of our home world.
Amateur Astronomer Restores a Classic Historic Refractor
An old refractor telescope sees a second life under the night skies, thanks to the efforts of a dedicated amateur…
Lucy Completes its First Flyby… and Discovers a Bonus Asteroid
NASA’s Lucy mission hits the jackpot on its very first asteroid flyby this week.