On Jupiter: Imagine moons casting their shadows on a giant planet. Right now, Jupiter’s moons offer an exceptional show: eclipses visible even from urban areas. Each time a moon passes in front of the Sun, it creates a shadow that dances across Jupiter’s surface. Check our dedicated article to catch every passage of Io, Europa, or Ganymede.
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Unistellar Community Included In Multiple Scientific Papers
Did you know Unistellar Citizen Astronomers are often cited in published scientific papers? Find out how you can contribute too!
When Is the Next Solar Eclipse, and How to Observe It With a Unistellar Telescope
An annular solar eclipse is visible from the Americas on October 14. Learn how to witness the Ring of Fire with your Unistellar Telescope!
Halloween Observing Guide: Spooky Deep-Sky Objects
These Halloween deep-sky objects will add some light to those dark, spooky nights. Treats, tricks, and telescopes await!
How Big Is the Solar System?
If the Sun were the size of a basketball, do you know how big the Earth would be? Find out how big the Solar System really is!
Fall Into Cygnus and More With September Deep-Sky Objects
Unistellar’s September targets include a bevy of star clusters and nebulae of all sorts. Celebrate stars in all stages of life this month!
See Newfound Comet Nishimura Before it’s Too Late!
Catch newly discovered comet C/2023 P1 (Nishimura) before it flies too close to the Sun and potentially disintegrates!
What Is a Black Hole?
Black holes seems to break all the rules: Nothing escapes from them, time slows, and no one can see inside.
What is the Difference Between a Comet and an Asteroid?
There are countless comets and asteroids swirling about in space. But what makes them different from each other?
Team Up with Unistellar to Reveal Comet C/2023 E1 (ATLAS)’s Tail
Space is alive with a newfound bright green comet called C/2023 E1 (ATLAS)! Join our community “super image” campaign that may reveal its faint tail.