#observational astronomy

The Legacy of Giuseppe Piazzi: Celebrating 200 Years Since the Discovery of Ceres

As we commemorate 200 years since Giuseppe Piazzi's death, we explore his discovery of Ceres and its lasting impact on astronomy.

Elena Marsh·3 min read·9/19/2026

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Ancient European Astronomy: Insights into Early Celestial Knowledge

Ancient European civilizations had advanced knowledge of celestial movements, mathematics, and geometry, leading to significant astronomical constructions for observational purposes.

Victor Hale·2 min read·9/19/2026

January 26: Kemble's Cascade & NGC 1502

Kemble's Cascade is a striking star chain, leading to the compact star cluster NGC 1502, both located in the constellation Camelopardalis.

Elena Marsh·2 min read·9/16/2026

Exploring Celestial Conjunctions: Worth the Wake-Up Call?

Discover the celestial conjunctions occurring in July, their visibility, and the best times for observation. This guide helps distinguish between visually appealing events and those worth your time.

Elena Marsh·7 min read·7/6/2026

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

Looking Up at the Sky – Is It Worth the Wake-Up?

In astronomy, conjunctions are extremely common events. This article distinguishes between conjunctions that are worth observing and those that are not, providing a detailed schedule for June.

Elena Marsh·9 min read·6/12/2026