SKYWATCHING

What is in The Night Sky in November

Planning is the key to productive stargazing adventures. So, what’s the schedule for November 2022? What is visible throughout the month?
Updated: Aug 9, 2024  |  By Sarah Hoffschwelle Cooper

space objects you can easily see with binoculars

Using binoculars for stargazing is a fairly inexpensive way to observe many celestial objects with your own eyes.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024  |  By Tom Urbain

The brightest stars in the night sky

When you look up into the night sky, you might have noticed that not all the stars shine equally. Learn how to recognize the 5 brightest stars.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024  |  By Tom Urbain

What is the Zodiacal Light?

The zodiacal light, also known as “False Dawn” is a triangle-shaped faint glow that can sometimes be seen shortly after sunset or before dawn.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024  |  By Tom Urbain

What is a blood moon

The moon that we are most familiar with is white in colour. However, it sometimes takes on a majestic red appearance. Read here to know why.
Updated: Sep 4, 2025  |  By Tom Urbain

best stargazing apps for iPhone and Android

Applications for iPhone & Android have revolutionized backyard astronomy. It’s now easier than ever to find your way around the night sky.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024  |  By Tom Urbain

Messier Catalog

The messier catalog is an index of the different objects in the night sky that can be observed with a telescope or a pair of binoculars.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024  |  By Tom Urbain

jupiter through a telescope

Observing Jupiter through a telescope is a breathtaking and rewarding experience! Learn how to see this majestic planet with our simple stargazing guide.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024  |  By Tom Urbain

uranus through a telescope

Observing Uranus through a home telescope is at the limit of what amateur astronomers can really do. Good - We love a challenge.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024  |  By Tom Urbain

saturn through a telescope

When it comes to observing planets, Saturn is one of the easiest targets to see through a telescope. If you are just getting started, here's what to expect.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024  |  By Tom Urbain

venus through a telescope

StarLust has compiled a comprehensive guide to help you observe planet Venus through your home telescope. Stargazing made easy!
Updated: Jun 14, 2024  |  By Tom Urbain

mars through a telescope

Mars is among the most popular planet to observe in the night sky. StarLust gives you a few tips and tricks on how you can observe Mars through a telescope.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024  |  By Tom Urbain

Planets through a telescope

We tell you everything you need to know on how to observe every planet of our solar system through a telescope. Stargazing made simple.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024  |  By Tom Urbain