Latest articles by Jamie Carter
Why Venus is now a slim crescent and will disappear from the evening sky this weekend
Venus is approaching 'inferior conjunction' as it swaps from being the 'Evening Star' to the 'Morning Star,' passing between Earth and the sun in the meantime.
Astronomy: Everything you need to know
Reference From charting constellations to analyzing exoplanet atmospheres and imaging edges of black holes, astronomy has always strived to understand the nature of the universe and our place in it.
Sky Guide stargazing app review
Review This visually-appealing and informative stargazing app for Apple devices now comes in a free version with impressive in-app upgrades.
10 breathtaking locations to see October 2023's 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse
The annular solar eclipse on Oct 14, 2023, will be quite the spectacle. Here's a roundup of some of the best beauty spots to watch the infamous 'ring of fire' from.
Road trip! Catch October's annular solar eclipse with 4 iconic routes through the US
The annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023, will be visible throughout the US. Our helpful guide tells you which road trips are best to take for the optimum eclipse viewing experience.
10 best events across the US to celebrate the Oct. 14 annular solar eclipse
Here are 10 dedicated solar eclipse viewing events to celebrate the Oct.14 'ring of fire' solar eclipse from locations across the U.S.
SkySafari 7 Pro app review
Review With its planetarium feature, telescope control and slick design, SkySafari 7 Pro is the best all-round app for astronomers and astrophotographers.
PhotoPills app review
Review Slick and easy to use, the PhotoPills app is perfect for planning and taking stunning shots of the Milky Way, sun, moon and eclipses or even stargazing.
NASA app review
Review A treasure trove of delights awaits fans of the space agency amid a surprisingly simply designed app.
Earth's highest, coldest, rarest clouds are back. How to see the eerie 'noctilucent clouds' this summer.
Look North as the stars appear in June and July to have a chance of seeing rare noctilucent (or 'night-shining') clouds with the naked eye.
Dark Sky Utah: A complete guide to astro-travel in America's darkest state
How to go stargazing and the best places for astrophotography in the home of the first, the most and the best International Dark Sky Parks in the world.
Best camera accessories for astrophotography in 2024
Buying Guide The best camera accessories for astrophotography can make all the difference when shooting the night skies, from tripods to camera bags, star-trackers and headlamps.
The ultimate guide to planning epic stargazing road trips in the US southwest
Explore the U.S. Southwest's best sites for stargazing with our helpful guide. From canyons and valleys to snow-capped mountains and world-class observatories.
I watched the moon 'take a bite of the sun' in a rare hybrid solar eclipse last week. Here's what I saw from Australia.
From my viewpoint in the Exmouth Gulf of Western Australia, the solar eclipse's totality brought a colossal corona and a dramatic drifting diamond ring.
Hybrid solar eclipse: Everything you need to know about the rare and strange phenomenon
Reference A rare hybrid solar eclipse will occur on April 20, 2023. We explore what creates these strange eclipses and how you can see one for yourself.
How to watch Ceres, a dwarf planet 14 times smaller than Pluto, photobomb a spiral galaxy this weekend
Watch live online as the dwarf planet Ceres swoops in front of the 'grand design' spiral galaxy Messier 100 this weekend.
'Ring of fire' from US national parks: 7 great places to see the annular solar eclipse 2023
The annular solar eclipse 2023 will be visible in over a dozen U.S. national parks. Here are the best scenic spots to catch the spectacular 'ring of fire'.
A total solar eclipse and a 'ring of fire' make 2023 special for eclipse-chasers
2023 will have two very special solar eclipses. While the first solar eclipse is incredibly rare, the second is easily accessible to millions of North Americans.
Why a low-cost telescope is perfect this holiday season 2024
Skywatching Five bright planets visible in the evening during Christmas week and beyond make an affordable telescope a well-timed gift.
James Webb Space Telescope meets the 7 intriguing exoplanets of TRAPPIST-1
A non-descript star, TRAPPIST-1, is host to seven Earth-size planets and the James Webb Space Telescope is giving astronomers a thrilling new view of these worlds.
15 gift ideas for every stargazer this holiday season 2024
Buying Guide The best space gifts for budding astronomers ahead of the holidays: Observing the night sky demands some out-of-this-world gear, but it doesn’t have to come at astronomical prices.
Beaver Blood Moon lunar eclipse 2022: Everything you need to know
Reference A reddish moon will be visible on Nov. 8 for 85 minutes from North America, parts of South America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
Celestron UpClose G2 10x50 binoculars review
Review Large objective lenses and 10x magnification on the Celestron UpClose G2 10x50 help these affordable binoculars appeal to anyone wanting to start stargazing.
