On May 10, 2025, something remarkable will happen in the world of space exploration: the Soviet lander Kosmos 482 will return to Earth after more than fifty years. The spacecraft was launched in 1972 as part of the ambitious Venera program, designed to explore Venus. However, due to a launch error, Kosmos 482 never escaped […]
Planet watching May 2025 is recommended for anyone who enjoys looking up. With four visible planets and a rare potential supernova approaching, this is a month full of cosmic spectacle. Both the evening and morning skies have something special to offer. Planet Watching may 2025 in the Evening Hours The best times for planet watching […]
Want to get the most out of your DWARF 3? With these dwarf 3 tips, you’ll discover how to use your smart telescope more effectively, capture more stable images, and take even sharper astrophotos. In this comprehensive guide, we explain everything step by step, so you can achieve better results immediately. Start with a Perfect […]
May 2025 brings one of the year’s most beautiful meteor showers: the Eta Aquarids 2025. This annual meteor shower offers stargazers a magnificent spectacle. In this guide, you’ll discover the best viewing times, why these meteors are so special, and how to prepare optimally. What are the Eta Aquarids? The Eta Aquarids are an annual […]
The K2-18b planet has become one of the most intriguing exoplanets in recent years. Not because we’ve found life there, but because scientists have detected traces that could indicate biological processes. What makes K2-18b so special? And how far have we really come in the search for life? In this blog, we dive deep into […]
The Venus Saturn Conjunction April 2025 is a rare and beautiful phenomenon in the early morning sky. On April 24, 2025, about 45 minutes before sunrise, Venus, Saturn, and the crescent moon will appear close together in the eastern sky. This unique conjunction is not only visually impressive but also a perfect opportunity to learn […]
The Lyrid meteor shower in 2025 is one of the oldest known meteor showers and returns annually around April 16-25. The peak occurs on the night of April 21-22. For anyone interested in stargazing, this is an excellent opportunity to see dozens of shooting stars per hour – without a telescope. In this guide, you’ll […]
Observing the M3 star cluster in April: how to find this deep-sky classic Observing the M3 star cluster in April is one of the most beautiful challenges for both beginners and advanced observers. M3 is a globular cluster of more than 500,000 stars and is over 11 billion years old. In April, it is favorably […]
Moon and Planets April 2025: What’s Visible in the Sky? The moon and planets in April 2025 will create a series of notable conjunctions and observation opportunities. Whether you’re new to stargazing or a longtime telescope enthusiast: this is a month to wake up early or stay up late. In this guide, we list all […]
For the first time in history, the Neptune aurora has been observed – not by chance, but thanks to a collaboration between the most powerful space telescopes ever built: Hubble and James Webb. What you see in the right photo is not a visual distortion, but a combination of visible light and infrared data. Together, […]