Chock-full of astronomical treasures for observers of all levels, the Cygnus Constellation is a great cosmic spot to visit at this time of year. The elegant “Swan" occupies an 804-square-degree area of celestial real estate and is visible from 90° North...
For many amateur astronomers, few sights in the night sky rival the thrill of spotting a comet. These mysterious visitors from the outer reaches of the Solar System often appear unexpectedly, their glowing tails stretching across the heavens. But what...
We are thrilled to announce the first-ever EXPLORE ASTRO CLINIC, which will take place on October 11th, 2024, at the Explore Scientific Home Office and Showroom located at 1010 S. 48th St. Springdale, AR. Whether you're an experienced astronomer or...
Explore Scientific is proud to celebrate the ongoing accomplishments of its Explore Alliance Ambassadors, who are making significant strides in their respective fields. From time to time, we will be spotlighting these ambassadors to showcase their contributions to education, outreach,...
When Rob Gross stands at the front of an Introduction to Physics class, nobody in the sea of faces asks questions. That is, until he starts showing the photos he has taken with a 60mm telescope and his Explore Scientific...
We are thrilled to announce that Explore Scientific and the Explore Alliance is at the 2024 Astronomical League Convention (ALCon 2024), celebrating the Astronomical Society of Kansas City's (ASKC) 100th anniversary! As the official host for this year’s convention, the...
This week marks the 30th anniversary of the dramatic collision between pieces of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 and our solar system’s largest planet, Jupiter. The comet was discovered on March 24, 1993, by the established comet-hunting team of Carolyn and Eugene Shoemaker...
We're thrilled to bring you an update from the world of amateur astronomical research. Several years ago, the staff at Mt. Wilson Observatory mounted an Explore Scientific ED127 Air-Spaced Triplet telescope onto the historic 100-inch telescope at Mt. Wilson Observatory. This...
Dr. Daniel (Doc) Barth conducts the 94th How Do You KNOW? program today, June 3rd at 4:00 p.m. Central with the topic of the problems of the Mars Sample Return with costs soaring in the billions and delays that are unacceptable....
