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Eclipse of August 12: Share Your Experience Through Photography

Join the excitement of the August 12 solar eclipse by sharing your photography experience. Capture the moment and the people you observed with.

Elena Marsh·3 min read·7/31/2026

Understanding the Colors of Stars: A Journey into Astronomy

Explore the fascinating world of star colors and their significance in astronomy. Discover how temperature, chemical composition, and age influence the hues of stars, and learn how to observe and analyze them.

Victor Hale·8 min read·7/30/2026

Satellite Transits in Front of the Moon and Sun – July 2026

In July 2026, witness satellite transits across the Moon and Sun, offering a unique opportunity for astronomers and enthusiasts to explore celestial dynamics.

Elena Marsh·2 min read·7/13/2026

Thirty-Four New Variable Stars Discovered by an Amateur Astronomer from Sorrento

Observing a star that has never been studied before and knowing that you have contributed, through your work, to expanding the knowledge of the Universe is the dream of anyone involved in astronomical research.

Victor Hale·3 min read·6/30/2026

The 1,000th Article on the Blog - Spreewald-Spechtler

As the project was launched in July 2008, I never thought that this blog, then still referred to as "Astrofan80’s Blog", would still exist after 18 years. This year, the blog and my homepage have essentially come of age.

Victor Hale·3 min read·6/24/2026

CARMELO METEOR: May 2026 Bulletin of Radio Meteors

Explore the May 2026 bulletin of the CARMELo network, focusing on the Eta Aquarids meteor shower, data analysis, and instrumentation used in radio meteor detection.

Elena Marsh·7 min read·6/14/2026