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Already in 1810 astronomers discovered that the brightness of the star R Aquarii periodically changes and it has subsequently been found to vary with a period of approximately a year. During these cycles, R Aquarii has been seen to fade into obscurity and then become so bright as to almost be visible to the naked eye. This animation is an artistic representation of this change in brightness. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1840g/ Credit: ESO/M. Kornmesser

This zoom video starts with a wide view of the Milky Way and ends with a close-up look at the chaotic and fascinating binary star system R Aquarii. The image shown in this final image of this video is data from the SPHERE/ZIMPOL instrument on ESO’s Very Large Telescope (VLT), and shows the binary star itself, as well as the jets of material spewing from the interacting stellar couple. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1840b/ Credit: ESO, Digitized Sky Survey 2, ESA/Hubble, Nick Risinger (skysurvey.org). Music: astral electronic

This video shows the evolution of a chaotic and fascinating binary star system named R Aquarii. The time lapse begins with observations from the Nordic Optical Telescope taken in 1997. In the 15 years since that image was taken the system has been observed by many other telescopes, including ESO’s Very Large Telescope. This video lapses between a selection of these images, showing the expansion and evolution of the material surrounding R Aquarii. R Aquarii is a so-called “symbiotic binary”, comprising two stars surrounded by a large, dynamic cloud of gas (a nebula). Systems like this contain two stars in an unequal and complex relationship. R Aquarii is made up of one hot white dwarf and one red giant. The red giant is losing matter to its small companion and occasionally ejecting matter in weird spurts, loops and trails, forming the intriguing shapes seen here. There is a lot going on between the performers in this cosmic double act. The red giant is a variable star, with a brightness that changes by a factor of 750 every year and three weeks. The faint nebula is named Cederblad 211 and is thought to be the result of a violent nova 250 years ago. Also visible is a narrow, vertical, S-shaped feature, with blobs of superheated material. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/potw1850a/ Credit: T. Liimets et al./ESO/M. Kornmesser

While testing a new subsystem on the SPHERE planet-hunting instrument on ESO’s Very Large telescope, astronomers were able to capture dramatic details of the turbulent stellar relationship in the binary star R Aquarii with unprecedented clarity — even compared to observations from Hubble. The ESOcast Light is a series of short videos bringing you the wonders of the Universe in bite-sized pieces. The ESOcast Light episodes will not be replacing the standard, longer ESOcasts, but complement them with current astronomy news and images in ESO press releases. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1840a/ Subscribe to ESOcast in iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/esocast-hd/id295471183?mt=2 Receive future episodes on YouTube by pressing the Subscribe button above or follow us on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/esoastronomy Watch more ESOcast episodes: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/archive/category/esocast/ Find out how to view and contribute subtitles for the ESOcast in multiple languages, or translate this video on YouTube: http://www.eso.org/public/outreach/partnerships/translators/ Credit: ESO Directed by: Nico Bartmann. Editing: Nico Bartmann. Web and technical support: Mathias André and Raquel Yumi Shida. Written by: Sara Rigby and Calum Turner. Music: tonelabs – Orion Fog (http://www.tonelabs.com). Footage and photos: ESO, Digitized Sky Survey 2, N. Risinger (skysurvey.org), Schmid et al., ESA, Hubble, M. Kornmesser, T. Liimets et al. Scientific consultant: Paola Amico. Executive producer: Lars Lindberg Christensen.

Visit http://science.nasa.gov/ for more. People around the world have the opportunity to participate in the study of comet 46P/Wirtanen as it has a close approach with Earth in December of 2018.

Tracking comet 46P as it approaches its closest point to the sun and earth. Get free shipping on orders of $75 or more from our sponsor, Orion Telescopes! http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-8957662-13362150 Like what you see and want to support the channel? All donations will receive a free executable version of SatTraker and NEOTraker: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=JTMV8EKRTHFEC Open source astronomy software by Astronomy Live: https://github.com/AstronomyLiveYt?tab=repositories Music by Stellardrone

Gianluca Masi of the Virtual Telescope Project captured imagery of Comet 46P/Wirtanen on Dec. 10, 2018. The comet will fly just 7,199,427 miles (11,586,350 kilometers) on Dec. 16. -- How to see the comet in Dec. 2018: https://www.space.com/42575-see-comet-64p-wirtanen-earth-flyby-december-2018.html Best Telescopes for the Money: https://www.space.com/15693-telescopes-beginners-telescope-reviews-buying-guide.html Credit: Space.com / footage courtesy Gianluca Masi/Virtual Telescope Project / produced and edited by Steve Spaleta http://www.twitter.com/stevespaleta

If you can brave the cold long enough to find a clear patch of night sky, you can watch two bright astronomical phenomena this December: the 46P/Wirtanen “Christmas comet” and the Geminid meteor shower. For the best chance, find a place away from light pollution, and look for a diffuse, dim area of light a little below the Pleiades. (The Pleiades are the stars that form a tiny cluster near Taurus, not far from the constellation Orion. It will be closest to earth—less than 8 million miles away—on December 16. https://lifehacker.com/how-to-see-this-years-christmas-comet-and-geminid-meteo-1830991857 http://www.wochit.com This video was produced by YT Wochit News using http://wochit.com

www.eyesonthesky.com Comet 46P/Wirtanen makes a close approach to Earth on December 16, but due to it's size can be tricky to find and see. Learn where to find it, how to observe it, and importantly - how to upload the orbital elements into Stellarium so you can track and locate it precisely. Here's a useful chart: https://theskylive.com/46p-info See what's up in the night sky every week with "Eyes on the Sky" videos, astronomy made easy.

NASA in Silicon Valley Live is a talk show that features conversations with scientists, researchers, engineers and all-around cool people who work at NASA to push the boundaries of innovation. In this episode streamed on Dec. 6, 2018, we talk about SOFIA, the world's largest flying telescope, and the history of airborne astronomy. Video credit: NASA/Ames Research Center NASA's Ames Research Center is located in California's Silicon Valley. Follow us on social media to hear about the latest developments in space, science, technology and aeronautics. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nasaames Twitter https://twitter.com/nasaames Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nasaames

This data was taken December 1 and December 4, 2018. This comet is expected to be seen by the unaided eye by the middle of December and is easily seen in binoculars and a telescope right now. Get out and check this one out before it's gone! EQUIPMENT: Explore Scientific ED102, Sony a7sii, Orion Atlas EQ Mount. --SOCIAL-- @DEEPSKYDUDE --CONTACT-- [email protected] #46pwirtanen #comet46p #deepskydude

Skywatching columnist Joe Rao explains how you can find Comet 46P/Wirtanen in December 2018's night sky. -- What to Expect: https://www.space.com/42575-see-comet-64p-wirtanen-earth-flyby-december-2018.html Best Telescopes for the Money: https://www.space.com/15693-telescopes-beginners-telescope-reviews-buying-guide.html Credit: Space.com / produced and edited by Steve Spaleta http://www.twitter.com/stevespaleta

The SPECULOOS project has made its first observations at the European Southern Observatory’s Paranal Observatory in northern Chile. SPECULOOS will focus on detecting Earth-sized planets orbiting nearby ultra-cool stars and brown dwarfs. The video is available in 4K UHD. The ESOcast Light is a series of short videos bringing you the wonders of the Universe in bite-sized pieces. The ESOcast Light episodes will not be replacing the standard, longer ESOcasts, but complement them with current astronomy news and images in ESO press releases. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1839a/ Subscribe to ESOcast in iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/esocast-hd/id295471183?mt=2 Receive future episodes on YouTube by pressing the Subscribe button above or follow us on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/esoastronomy Watch more ESOcast episodes: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/archive/category/esocast/ Find out how to view and contribute subtitles for the ESOcast in multiple languages, or translate this video on YouTube: http://www.eso.org/public/outreach/partnerships/translators/ Credit: ESO Directed by: Nico Bartmann. Editing: Nico Bartmann. Web and technical support: Mathias André and Raquel Yumi Shida. Written by: Sara Rigby and Calum Turner. Music: John Stanford - The Edge (johnstanfordmusic.com). Footage and photos: ESO, tau-tec GmbH, M. Ruder, P. Horálek, M. Kornmesser, L. Calçada, spaceengine.org. Scientific consultant: Paola Amico. Executive producer: Lars Lindberg Christensen.

www.eyesonthesky.com Have you ever seen the planet Mercury? Early mornings for the next few weeks are a GREAT time to spot the speedy planet! Learn where and when the best times are to look, plus, you can spot the Moon, Jupiter and Venus in the same morning sky. See what's up in the night sky every week with "Eyes on the Sky" videos, astronomy made easy.

This December brings the Geminids, a comet and a fond farewell. The Geminid meteor shower peaks Dec. 13-14, with best viewing from dark sky locations after midnight local time. This is Jane Houston Jones' final episode of "What's Up," which she has written and hosted since 2007. The series has covered the day and nighttime sky, from sunsets to eclipses, planets, comets and beyond, and will continue to do so in 2019 with a new voice. For star parties near you, visit https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/

Want to get a shot of Christmas Comet 46P Wirtanen for it's 2018 close approach? I show you one of my imaging sessions for comet astrophotography and a simple approach to stacking on the comet nucleus with Nebulosity. Find Wirtanen : https://www.minorplanetcenter.net/iau/MPEph/MPEph.html Search for C/WIRTANEN Dylan’s gear in this video ———- Canon 6D mkII DSLR https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071K62DZT/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B071K62DZT&linkCode=as2&tag=dylodon-20&linkId=75d20915794fb651dceb06b9412d53ac Tokina 16-28mm Lens https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003V1YGT6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003V1YGT6&linkCode=as2&tag=dylodon-20&linkId=bd12cca4526a0f82b68e7f57317fd8ec Celestron 9.25” Edge HD https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003P93YLK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003P93YLK&linkCode=as2&tag=dylodon-20&linkId=52ec74310b92c24e5152699b49fd0c56 Dylan’s links ———— PATREON : https://www.patreon.com/dylanodonnell WEB : https://deography.com FACEBOOK : https://facebook.com/dylanodonnell TWITTER : https://twitter.com/erfmufn INSTAGRAM : https://instagram.com/dylan_odonnell_ Guitar Noodling by Dylan O'Donnell Intro & Outro Music - "Moving the Ocean (Aerologic Edit)" by Blastculture.

COMETA 46P/WIRTANEN, DOVE E QUANDO OSSERVARLA. Perché dall'emisfero Nord riusciremo a vedere la cometa 46P/Wirtanen solo da dicembre? Dove sarà nello spazio rispetto alla Terra? Dove la troveremo in cielo, notte dopo notte? ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Simulazione nello spazio: TheSkyLive Simulazione nel cielo: Stellarium Cover: Rolando Ligustri Musica: Stellardrone, "Comet Halley" (FreeMusicArchive)

This is an AstroGrav video that shows a simulation of the path of Comet 46P/Wirtanen as seen from space between early August 2018 and late March 2019. The left of the two symbols on the orbit indicates the perihelion of the comet, which is the point where the comet is closest to the Sun. The right of the two symbols on the orbit indicates the ascending node of the comet, which is the point where the comet moves from below the plane of the Earth's orbit to above the plane of the Earth's orbit.

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Located in the constellation Ophiuchus, there is an unremarkable red dwarf star some six light years away. After the three stars of the Alpha Centauri system, this is the closest star to us. Known as Barnard’s star, it is invisible to the unaided eye. It’s name comes from it’s discoverer E.E. Barnard, who in 1916 noticed that this star was wobbling back and forth by some 10.3 arcseconds every year. Astronomers thought there must be some unseen companion orbiting around it, but for over a century, couldn’t find it. Was it a dim star? Or was it a planet? Why was this star wobbling? Now, we know. If you like this content, please consider supporting Deep Astronomy on Patreon: https://patreon.com/DeepAstronomy Listen to Deep Astronomy on Anchor: https://Anchor.fm/DeepAstronomy Created with Stellarium Open Source Software: http://www.stellarium.org/ Original Music - Mark C. Petersen, Lochness Productions: https://www.lochnessproductions.com/ Follow DeepAstronomy on Twitter: @DeepAstronomy Like DeepAstronomy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeepAstronomy/ Like Space Fan News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpaceFanNews/

Enhanced 90mm refractor telescope kit for daytime viewing or nighttime stargazing. Complete 90mm refractor telescope for daytime viewing or nighttime stargazing. PRODUCT PAGES: For our US and Canadian customers - http://bit.ly/2r7by8R The StarBlast 90mm Altazimuth Travel Refractor Telescope features an antireflection coated 90mm achromatic lens system with a 500mm focal length (f/5.6) for vivid images of distant subjects. The 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser ensures your observing target will snap into sharp focus effortlessly. The integrated, rotatable 45-degree correct-image diagonal allows daytime views of terrestrial subjects in their proper orientation, unlike refractors that come with a "star diagonal," which show a mirror-reversed image and are better suited for astronomical observation only. (Note: the diagonal is not removable.) The 5x20 correct-image finder scope provides matching views in a wider field, to make spotting your targets a snap. And for stargazing, this telescope will reveal outstanding views of the Moon's surface, Saturn's rings, and scores of deep-sky nebulas and star clusters. The views through the StarBlast 90mm Altazimuth Travel Refractor Telescope are all the more exceptional because it comes with two quality 1.25" Kellner 3-element eyepieces — not low-quality 2-element Huygenian or "H" eyepieces that are thrown in with many competing telescopes. Kellner eyepieces deliver sharper, clearer views. You get a 25mm Kellner, which provides 20x magnification, and a 9mm Kellner, which boosts the power to 56x — both antireflection coated for excellent light transmission. Of course, you can purchase additional 1.25" telescope eyepieces and/or a 2x Barlow lens to give you even more magnification options if desired. The eyepiece barrels are also threaded to accept optional Orion 1.25" filters. The tripod and pan head are a cut WAY above what normally comes standard with beginning-level telescopes. The super sturdy, extendable tripod is made of stainless steel and has a center brace for added rigidity. There's no wobble in this setup! A convenient accessory tray fastens onto the center brace with a simple twist-lock mechanism. The two-axis pan head provides, easy, smooth control of the telescope via the pan handle. To enhance your viewing experience, this Kit includes all of the accessories from the base model (10282) plus an Orion Barlow Lens, Orion RedBeam Mini LED Flashlight, and an Orion Star Target Planipshere. Everything fits neatly inside the rugged carrying case, which has a divider to separate the optical tube from the tripod. The accessory tray slips into a pocket inside the case, and a small zippered accessory pouch holds the eyepieces and finder scope. The case sports both hand straps and a shoulder strap, so it's ready to travel whenever you hit the road or the hiking trail. And if all that weren't enough, we also include Orion's MoonMap 260. It will help you identify some 260 of the most popular lunar surface features including craters, mountain ranges, valleys, rilles, "seas" and more! Maximum tripod height is 54.5" with legs fully extended. To be notified when new videos are added to our growing library of stargazer how-to videos, subscribe to the Orion channel! http://www.youtube.com/user/oriontelescopes/ Visit http://www.telescope.com to find high quality products for amateur astronomers. If you have any questions about any of our telescopes, binoculars, or accessories, please don't hesitate to contact one of our trained and knowledgeable customer service representatives. http://www.telescope.com/custserv/contactus.jsp To learn more about Astronomy, please visit the Orion community where you can find Articles, Images, Videos and More! http://www.telescope.com/catalog/community.jsp Since 1975 Orion Telescopes & Binoculars has been offering telescopes for sale direct to customers, with an unswerving commitment to best quality products, value and unmatched customer care. Our 100% satisfaction guarantee says it all. Orion offers telescopes for every level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert. From our entry level beginner telescopes for amateur astronomers to our Dobsonian telescopes to our most advanced Cassegrain telescopes and accessories, you can find the best telescope for you.

Complete 90mm refractor telescope for daytime viewing or nighttime stargazing. PRODUCT PAGES: For our US and Canadian customers - http://bit.ly/2TyngWH The StarBlast 90mm Altazimuth Travel Refractor Telescope features an antireflection coated 90mm achromatic lens system with a 500mm focal length (f/5.6) for vivid images of distant subjects. The 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser ensures your observing target will snap into sharp focus effortlessly. The integrated, rotatable 45-degree correct-image diagonal allows daytime views of terrestrial subjects in their proper orientation, unlike refractors that come with a "star diagonal," which show a mirror-reversed image and are better suited for astronomical observation only. (Note: the diagonal is not removable.) The 5x20 correct-image finder scope provides matching views in a wider field, to make spotting your targets a snap. And for stargazing, this telescope will reveal outstanding views of the Moon's surface, Saturn's rings, and scores of deep-sky nebulas and star clusters. The views through the StarBlast 90mm Altazimuth Travel Refractor Telescope are all the more exceptional because it comes with two quality 1.25" Kellner 3-element eyepieces — not low-quality 2-element Huygenian or "H" eyepieces that are thrown in with many competing telescopes. Kellner eyepieces deliver sharper, clearer views. You get a 25mm Kellner, which provides 20x magnification, and a 9mm Kellner, which boosts the power to 56x — both antireflection coated for excellent light transmission. Of course, you can purchase additional 1.25" telescope eyepieces and/or a 2x Barlow lens to give you even more magnification options if desired. The eyepiece barrels are also threaded to accept optional Orion 1.25" filters. The tripod and pan head are a cut WAY above what normally comes standard with beginning-level telescopes. The super sturdy, extendable tripod is made of stainless steel and has a center brace for added rigidity. There's no wobble in this setup! A convenient accessory tray fastens onto the center brace with a simple twist-lock mechanism. The two-axis pan head provides, easy, smooth control of the telescope via the pan handle. Everything fits neatly inside the rugged carrying case, which has a divider to separate the optical tube from the tripod. The accessory tray slips into a pocket inside the case, and a small zippered accessory pouch holds the eyepieces and finder scope. The case sports both hand straps and a shoulder strap, so it's ready to travel whenever you hit the road or the hiking trail. And if all that weren't enough, we also include Orion's MoonMap 260. It will help you identify some 260 of the most popular lunar surface features including craters, mountain ranges, valleys, rilles, "seas" and more! Maximum tripod height is 54.5" with legs fully extended. To be notified when new videos are added to our growing library of stargazer how-to videos, subscribe to the Orion channel! http://www.youtube.com/user/oriontelescopes/ Visit http://www.telescope.com to find high quality products for amateur astronomers. If you have any questions about any of our telescopes, binoculars, or accessories, please don't hesitate to contact one of our trained and knowledgeable customer service representatives. http://www.telescope.com/custserv/contactus.jsp To learn more about Astronomy, please visit the Orion community where you can find Articles, Images, Videos and More! http://www.telescope.com/catalog/community.jsp Since 1975 Orion Telescopes & Binoculars has been offering telescopes for sale direct to customers, with an unswerving commitment to best quality products, value and unmatched customer care. Our 100% satisfaction guarantee says it all. Orion offers telescopes for every level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert. From our entry level beginner telescopes for amateur astronomers to our Dobsonian telescopes to our most advanced Cassegrain telescopes and accessories, you can find the best telescope for you.

According to Geek.com, Armchair Astronomers Can Now Visit a Black Hole–In Virtual Reality. In anticipation of the first image of the Milky Way’s supermassive black hole, a team of international researchers built a virtual reality simulation of Sagittarius A*. The VR experience, created as part of the BlackHoleCam project, was published today in the journal Computation Astrophysics and Cosmology. A version is also available to view on YouTube. https://www.geek.com/news/armchair-astronomers-can-now-visit-a-black-hole-in-virtual-reality-1761628/?source http://www.wochit.com This video was produced by YT Wochit News using http://wochit.com

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www.eyesonthesky.com Only at a favorable opposition every 13 years or so, the small but bright rocky asteroid 3 Juno is visible in binoculars for the next several weeks. Here's how to find and observe the small hunk of rock orbiting between Mars and Jupiter, with a bit of a primer on how to see part of the constellation Eridanus. See what's up in the night sky every week with "Eyes on the Sky" videos, astronomy made easy.

We catch up with the winners and judges of the world's biggest astrophotography competition, the Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2018, at the National Maritime Museum, London. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the competition celebrates the blending of art and science by asking people around the world to submit their best photographs of the Universe around us. After a decade, entrants continue to surprise the judges with innovative images of everything from our neighbour, the Moon, to misty nebulae and distant galaxies. The competition never ceases to amaze. Have a look at all the winning entries in our gallery here: http://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/gallery/insight-investment-astronomy-photography-year-2018-winners.

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Team of astronomers in Hungary discover 2 'ghost moons'

Telescope Talk Hangouts are sponsored by OPT Telescopes: https://bit.ly/2SwhmVB Some of the most exciting astronomical discoveries and observations are being done at the cutting-edge observatories operated by ESO. The European Southern Observatory (ESO) is the pre-eminent intergovernmental science and technology organisation in astronomy. It carries out an ambitious programme focused on the design, construction and operation of powerful ground-based observing facilities for astronomy, in order to enable important scientific discoveries. ESO also plays a leading role in promoting and organising cooperation in astronomical research. ESO operates three unique world-class observing sites in the Atacama Desert region of Chile: La Silla, Paranal and Chajnantor. ESO's first site is at La Silla, a 2400 m high mountain 600 km north of Santiago de Chile. It is equipped with several optical telescopes with mirror diameters of up to 3.6 metres. The 3.5-metre New Technology Telescope broke new ground for telescope engineering and design and was the first in the world to have a computer-controlled main mirror, a technology developed at ESO and now applied to most of the world's current large telescopes. The ESO 3.6-metre telescope is now home to the world's foremost extrasolar planet hunter: HARPS (High Accuracy Radial velocity Planet Searcher), a spectrograph with unrivalled precision. Please join Tony Darnell and Christian Ready as they discuss the amazing work being done at ESO with guests Dr. Gaitee Hussain and Dr. Rubén Sánchez-Janssen. Go check out Christian Ready's channel here: https://youtube.com/LaunchpadAstronomy Download Visuals Here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1T81rbRC9eic44Y4DiKooCfpV24mVdAc2 Like this content? Please consider becoming a patron: https://patreon.com/DeepAstronomy Follow DeepAstronomy on Twitter: @DeepAstronomy Like DeepAstronomy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeepAstronomy/ Join our free Discord server for always-on chat action! https://discord.gg/nqGpvtK

www.eyesonthesky.com NASA recently had to shut down the Kepler space telescope, which had been recording stars with transiting planets for nearly 10 years. Learn how to find the brightest Kepler star so you can see one of the first stars the Kepler telescope found to have a planet orbiting it, Kepler 21. See what's up in the night sky every week with "Eyes on the Sky" videos, astronomy made easy.

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Join us in the 100 inch telescope at the famous Mount Wilson Observatory. Here, Edwin Hubble first found a galaxy beyond our own and discovered the expansion of the universe. Walk in Einstein's footsteps on a magical tour of the observatory as the sun sets over Los Angeles, California.

November brings planets, an asteroid, a comet and the Leonids

Dr. Claire Max (University of California Observatories) Oct. 3, 2018 When light from space enters Earth’s atmosphere, it is distorted and displaced, something our eyes perceive as “twinkling.” Adaptive optics can remove a great deal of this distortion, essentially restoring much of the detail we’ve been robbed off in our view of the star and galaxies. Dr. Max, a world-renowned pioneer in this technique, shows us how modern lasers allow her to do this very precisely. And she discusses how this technique is giving us sharper views of such cosmic events as the collision of nearby galaxies.

www.eyesonthesky.com The 7th planet from the Sun, Uranus, reached opposition on Oct 23, 2018. But it is traveling through the dim constellation of Pisces. Learn what brighter stars you can use to help locate the planet, along with some tips on how to observe it with a telescope. See what's up in the night sky every week with "Eyes on the Sky" videos, astronomy made easy.

"It’s not a trail we follow; it’s about creating our own adventures." ‘Transport the Soul’ was selected as the winner of the 2018 Astronomy Photographer of the Year world competition. See the winning image by visiting http://bit.ly/2018APOTY. Read more about the Astronomy Photographer of the Year Competition and Exhibition at the National Maritime Museum by visiting http://www.rmg.co.uk/astrophoto Video Credits: Royal Museums Greenwich: https://www.rmg.co.uk/ Elbow Productions: https://www.elbowproductions.com/ #astrophoto2018

As part of the global effort to hunt risky asteroids and comets, ESA is developing an automated telescope to conduct nightly sky surveys, known as a the ‘Flyeye’ telescope due to its multiple optics and extra-wide field of view. This telescope is the first in a future network that will completely scan the sky and automatically identify possible new near-Earth objects (NEOs) for follow up by human researchers. Having the ability to predict if and when a dangerous object could strike Earth means measures can be put into place to minimise damage or, in future, to divert them before impact. The first Flyeye telescope will be installed in Italy beginning in 2019. Learn more about the exciting Flyeye telescope in the video, originally created as part of ESA’s joint, live webcast with ESO for Asteroid Day 2018. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/rZv4wQsOMuA ★ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/ESAsubscribe Learn more: http://bit.ly/ESAAsteroidDay

www.eyesonthesky.com With a full moon approaching, turn your telescope towards two different double stars instead of fainter deep sky objects. Eta Cassiopeiae and Gamma Delphini are worthwhile objects to seek out and see what colors you can see in these autumn doubles. See what's up in the night sky every week with "Eyes on the Sky" videos, astronomy made easy.

Hi guys! Quick video on how to collimate your telescope using a laser collimator. Well worth the investment! The one we use is the Orion LaserMate Deluxe II Telescope Laser Collimator - http://amzn.to/2wndFsn Written post: https://www.galactic-hunter.com/blog/how-to-collimate-your-telescope-in-90-seconds The Astrophotographer's Guidebook: http://amzn.to/2BrlKQh The Astrophotographer's Journal: http://amzn.to/2AW0v9B Like our channel? Click here if you would like to support us and make an impact on Galactic Hunter: https://www.patreon.com/Galactic_Hunter Galactic Hunter takes you on mysterious adventures to other worlds. Whether we are visiting planets, galaxies, nebulae, comets, or star clusters, the goal of Galactic Hunter is to teach you astronomy through one of the most rewarding hobbies: Astrophotography. Join my wife and I in our galactic adventures, and question everything you know about what lays outside of our little world. Do not forget to vote for the next target in the comments, and visit the website where you can see a gallery of our older captures. Website: http://www.galactic-hunter.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/galactichunter/ Instagram: Nevadaastrophotography Thanks to Nasa/ESA/Hubble for their 3D animations. Full list of our equipment used in our videos: Camera: Canon 7D Mark II - http://amzn.to/2wrz6qw Orion Atlas Q-G Computerized GoTo Mount - http://amzn.to/2vOerv3 Orion 8” f/3.9 Newtonian Astrograph Reflector - http://amzn.to/2gng3WV Orion Magnificent Mini Autoguider Package - http://amzn.to/2wrKanK Orion T-Ring for Canon EOS Camera - http://amzn.to/2vOVSa4 Orion LaserMate Deluxe II Telescope Laser Collimator - http://amzn.to/2wndFsn Bahtinov Mask (get the right size for YOUR telescope!) - http://amzn.to/2vOjvPW Baader MPCC Mark III Coma Corrector - http://www.telescope.com/Astrophotogr... Orion 20x80 Binoculars - http://amzn.to/2iMeOVL Orion Heavy Duty Tripod - http://amzn.to/2iK4A84 Jump Starter - http://amzn.to/2wrGWAy Orion Planetary Edge-On 5mm - http://amzn.to/2vNWqgi Orion Barlow 2x - http://amzn.to/2wn0yr8 Orion Plossl 32mm - http://amzn.to/2vOxZzb Mavic Pro Drone - http://amzn.to/2gn8lMs

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www.eyesonthesky.com Find and observe the farthest planet in our solar system with just binoculars or a small amateur sized telescope. At magnitude 7.9, Neptune isn't difficult to see, but located in a star poor region of Aquarius, it will take a bit of help to find. Learn how to track down Neptune and observe it successfully. See what's up in the night sky every week with "Eyes on the Sky" videos, astronomy made easy.

www.eyesonthesky.com The autumn sky both stays the same for a while, yet changes dramatically comparing the beginning versus the end. Also, see how the Milky Way can provide a "Looking In" to a "Looking Out" view in a few short hours by the end of the season See what's up in the night sky every week with "Eyes on the Sky" videos, astronomy made easy.

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Welcome to a special edition of Telescope Talk. Today we'll discuss equipment for astronomy with Dustin Gibson, owner of Oceanside Equipment and Telescope in California. Like this content? Please consider becoming a patron: https://patreon.com/DeepAstronomy Follow DeepAstronomy on Twitter: @DeepAstronomy Join our free Discord server for always-on chat action! https://discord.gg/nqGpvtK

This October, look for Pegasus, the great winged horse of Greek mythology, prancing across the autumn night sky. Binoculars and small telescopes will reveal the glowing nucleus and spiral arms of the Andromeda Galaxy, and the Orionid meteor shower peaks on the night of October 21. “Tonight’s Sky” is produced by HubbleSite.org, online home of the Hubble Space Telescope. This is a recurring show, and you can find more episodes—and other astronomy videos—at http://hubblesite.org/videos/science

Full Mars blog post: https://www.galactic-hunter.com/blog/_mars Short episode before going back to the deep sky objects... with the PHANTOM galaxy coming up for Episode 11! The Astrophotographer's Guidebook: http://amzn.to/2BrlKQh The Astrophotographer's Journal: http://amzn.to/2AW0v9B Like our channel? Click here if you would like to support us and make an impact on Galactic Hunter: https://www.patreon.com/Galactic_Hunter Galactic Hunter takes you on mysterious adventures to other worlds. Whether we are visiting planets, galaxies, nebulae, comets, or star clusters, the goal of Galactic Hunter is to teach you astronomy through one of the most rewarding hobbies: Astrophotography. Join my wife and I in our galactic adventures, and question everything you know about what lays outside of our little world. Do not forget to vote for the next target in the comments, and visit the website where you can see a gallery of our older captures. Website: http://www.galactic-hunter.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/galactichunter/ Instagram: Nevadaastrophotography Thanks to Nasa/ESA/Hubble for their 3D animations. Full list of our equipment used in our videos: Camera: Canon 7D Mark II - http://amzn.to/2wrz6qw Orion Atlas Q-G Computerized GoTo Mount - http://amzn.to/2vOerv3 Orion 8” f/3.9 Newtonian Astrograph Reflector - http://amzn.to/2gng3WV Orion Magnificent Mini Autoguider Package - http://amzn.to/2wrKanK Orion T-Ring for Canon EOS Camera - http://amzn.to/2vOVSa4 Orion LaserMate Deluxe II Telescope Laser Collimator - http://amzn.to/2wndFsn Bahtinov Mask (get the right size for YOUR telescope!) - http://amzn.to/2vOjvPW Baader MPCC Mark III Coma Corrector - http://www.telescope.com/Astrophotogr... Orion 20x80 Binoculars - http://amzn.to/2iMeOVL Orion Heavy Duty Tripod - http://amzn.to/2iK4A84 Jump Starter - http://amzn.to/2wrGWAy Orion Planetary Edge-On 5mm - http://amzn.to/2vNWqgi Orion Barlow 2x - http://amzn.to/2wn0yr8 Orion Plossl 32mm - http://amzn.to/2vOxZzb Mavic Pro Drone - http://amzn.to/2gn8lMs

Celestron finally released their 0.7x reducer so I gave it a spin! Also a bit of an overview of the Celestron 9.25” Edge HD generally and some behind the scenes for imaging the Helix Nebula (Caldwell 63). This video is sponsored by Bintel - Australia’s Largest Binocular & Telescope Shop : www.bintel.com.au Dylan’s gear in this video ———— Celestron 0.7x reducer for 9.25” Edge HD https://www.bintel.com.au/product/reducer-lens-7x-edgehd-925/ Celestron 9.25” Edge HD https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003P93YLK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003P93YLK&linkCode=as2&tag=dylodon-20&linkId=52ec74310b92c24e5152699b49fd0c56 Celestron CGX Mount https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MSKHH0S/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01MSKHH0S&linkCode=as2&tag=dylodon-20&linkId=0f6e77897ec898533cf5a673056e3b3f Celestron Guidescope Package: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004IB2T6K/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004IB2T6K&linkCode=as2&tag=dylodon-20&linkId=1d928b9d0fb7b1d90748749546442078 Canon 6D mkII DSLR https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071K62DZT/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B071K62DZT&linkCode=as2&tag=dylodon-20&linkId=75d20915794fb651dceb06b9412d53ac Tokina 16-28mm Lens https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003V1YGT6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003V1YGT6&linkCode=as2&tag=dylodon-20&linkId=bd12cca4526a0f82b68e7f57317fd8ec