Raymond Shubinski, Author at Astronomy.com

Today in the History of Astronomy

May 29, 1919: History’s most important eclipse

A vivid aurora borealis fills the night sky with sweeping green and pink curtains of light above a snow-covered coastal hillside in the Arctic. The calm water of a fjord reflects the glow, while rounded rocks line the shoreline in the foreground and distant lights illuminate a small structure on the far shore.

Uncovering the science of aurorae

Today in the History of Astronomy

Feb. 8, 1969: The Allende meteorite falls

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Today in the History of Astronomy

Jan. 17, 1910: The Great Comet reaches perihelion

Today in the History of Astronomy

Dec. 25, 1642: The birth of Isaac Newton

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Observing Basics, Telescopes and Equipment

Top 15 guide books for astronomy beginners

Observe the sky’s colorful stars

Illustration of the Moon and Earth

How tracking the Moon helped astronomers unlock our understanding of celestial motion

Astrophotography, Telescopes and Equipment

Review: Astronomy tests Vaonis’ Hestia telescope for your smartphone

A double rainbow seen from Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona, features a bright primary and a faint secondary as a companion. In the foreground are giant saguaro cacti.

Explore the science of rainbows