What is an eclipse of the moon? What can I expect to see during this event? This article by member Gordon Falconer provides answers to these and many more questions.

This article by member Rick Ponomar provided information about the types of telescopes and some ideas to think about before making the purchase.

Asteroids are rocky bodies, and they are believed to be debris from a failed planet that tried to form between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. An article written by member Barry Olson.

Of all the planets in the solar system, Mars is considered to be the most Earth-like. In part, this is why Mars has been the subject of great popular and scientific interest. An article by member Barry Olson.

One of the most rewarding challenges to amateur astronomers is to record images of celestial objects on film. Written by member Rick Ponomar.

An interesting article written by member Barry Olson explaining the origins of the Space Shuttle program.

With our deep interest in Mars, it is not surprising that this distant world became a target for space probes early in the Space Age. An article by member Barry Olson.

The solar system is a big place, with distances most of us find incomprehensible. This article by member Barry Olson provides this difficult topic into perspective.

Do you know the difference between a total eclipse and annular eclipse of the sun? Get the explanation here from a great article by member Gordon Falconer.