The Best Smart Telescopes for Airline Travel & Camping Trips
Chasing dark skies away from home? Here’s what actually survives a carry-on, a backpack, and a weekend at a campsite with no outlet in sight.
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SEP 8, 2026 · 8 MIN READ
AstroWizard vs. Siril vs. PixInsight: Which Astrophotography Editor Actually Gets Your Photos Out the Door?
I put all three head to head — here’s why one keeps winning my actual editing time.
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SEP 4, 2026 · 5 MIN READ
AUG 21, 2026 · 6 MIN READ
ZWO Seestar S50 Pro Pre-Orders Open August 25: My Predictions
ZWO’s official Seestar page just teased “The Next Evolution of Smart Astrophotography” — here’s what the teaser image, the CEO’s own words, and the S30 Pro’s upgrade path suggest we’re actually getting.
AUG 21, 2026 · 7 MIN READ
How to Participate in Citizen Science (Exoplanet & Asteroid Tracking)
Your smart telescope isn’t just for pretty pictures — here’s how to point it at real citizen-science campaigns, from NASA’s Exoplanet Watch to the Unistellar Network.
AUG 17, 2026 · 6 MIN READ
I Caught Comet 220P/McNaught With My Smart Scope — Here's How
Comets and asteroids don't sit still like a nebula does — here's how the goto-and-stack workflow actually held up on a real 32-minute session, tail and all.
AUG 16, 2026 · 6 MIN READ
Why Has Atlanta's Sky Been Such a Bust Lately? What 90 Days of Rain Data Actually Show
It's not just you — I pulled the NWS numbers, and Atlanta just closed out one of its wettest 90-day stretches on record after one of its driest winters.