nebulas

I tried the first smartphone-based telescope and took next-level photos of the moon – then galaxies and nebulas

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Vaonis Hestia smart telescope on a tripod pointing up at the night sky with a Google Pixel phone attached

Telescopes are evolving and their appeal is increasing. The Vaonis Hestia is a perfect example of this. It was first announced almost a year ago, as the world’s first smartphone telescope. It should make astronomy more accessible than ever – and I tested it extensively for its stargazing strides. The Hestia is a fresh take … Read more

NASA Images: From nebulas to galaxies, these photos will blow your mind

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The National Aeronautics of Space Administration (NASA) never fails to amaze us with breathtaking images from space, offering a glimpse of phenomena light years away from Earth. From dazzling nebulae to mesmerizing galaxies, here are NASA’s top seven recent snapshots of the cosmos. Glitter star cluster NGC 2005 The US space agency shared a dazzling … Read more