A Friendly Guide to Understanding the Night Sky
Explore a permanent guide to sky measurements, telescope focal ratios, eyepieces, stellar magnitude, celestial coordinates, and resources for getting started.
AstroGuy’s Notebook
Episode companions, observing notes, astrophotography thoughts, smart telescope tips, and practical astronomy from Wayne Zuhl.
What’s Up in the October 2026 Skies?
A practical companion to the October 2026 AstroGuy Podcast episode, including Saturn at opposition, Mars in the Beehive Cluster, Jupiter’s lunar occultation, Vesta, Eratosthenes, and a deep-sky tour through Cepheus.
Stellafane: A Century of Tradition, Friendship, and the Night Sky
A personal reflection on the 100th anniversary of the first Stellafane Convention, from the telescope field and the people to the memorable skies over Vermont.
What’s Up in the September 2026 Skies?
A practical companion to the September 2026 AstroGuy Podcast episode, including Venus, Neptune, lunar crater highlights, observing windows, and a deep-sky tour through Aquarius.
How to Prepare for the Perseid Meteor Shower
Get ready for the Perseids with practical tips on when to watch, where to look, what to bring, and how to photograph meteors with a camera or wide-field setup.
What’s Up in the August 2026 Skies?
A condensed companion to the August 2026 AstroGuy Podcast episode, including the month’s highlights, eclipses, planets, lunar feature, and deep-sky tour.
What’s Up in the July 2026 Skies?
A condensed companion to the July 2026 AstroGuy Podcast episode, including the month’s observing highlights, lunar feature, and deep-sky tour.
What’s Up in the June 2026 Skies?
A condensed companion to the June 2026 AstroGuy Podcast episode, including the month’s observing highlights and guide materials.
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