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Saturn’s North Polar Hexagon
By Astrosyo — 9/17/2025

A persistent hexagonal cloud pattern at Saturn’s north pole, first discovered by Voyager and later imaged in detail by Cassini.

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Saturn’s Razor-Thin Rings in Shadow
By Astrosyo — 9/6/2025

A Cassini spacecraft view of Saturn split by day and night, with its delicate rings slicing across the scene.

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Jupiter’s Giant Storms and High Clouds
By Astrosyo — 9/5/2025

A JunoCam view of two massive storms in Jupiter’s atmosphere, showing high-altitude clouds casting shadows on swirling lower layers.

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Celestron Inspire 100AZ Overview
By Astrosyo — 9/22/2025

Celestron’s Inspire 100AZ offers beginner-friendly optics and smart accessories, but the plastic focuser holds it back from being a top choice among entry-level refractors.

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Meade Infinity 90 AZ Refractor Overview
By Astrosyo — 9/22/2025

The Meade Infinity 90mm is a budget-friendly refractor known for strong planetary and lunar performance, a sturdy tripod, and beginner-friendly features.

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Meade Infinity 80 AZ Refractor Overview
By Astrosyo — 9/17/2025

The Meade Infinity 80 is a lightweight, affordable refractor aimed at beginners. It balances portability and usability, but its small aperture limits high-power and deep-sky performance.

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Celestron NexStar Evolution 6 Overview
By Astrosyo — 9/4/2025

Celestron’s NexStar Evolution 6 prioritizes advanced mount technology and convenience features, but its modest 6” aperture limits raw optical performance.

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Jupiter and Venus Size Comparison
By Astrosyo — 9/25/2025

A simulation showing the immense scale difference between Jupiter and Venus, with context on mass, gravity, and appearance.

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Jupiter and Earth Size Comparison
By Astrosyo — 8/20/2025

A simulation showing the true scale difference between Jupiter and Earth.

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Jupiter and Neptune Size Comparison
By Astrosyo — 8/20/2025

A simulation showing the true scale difference between Jupiter and Neptune.

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Mars and Earth Size Comparison
By Astrosyo — 8/20/2025

A simulation showing the true scale difference between Mars and Earth.

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Ancient Astronomy and Mythology
By Astrosyo — 8/14/2025

How ancient peoples used the stars to navigate, measure time, and weave myths—from Egypt to Greece.

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Telescope Eyepieces for Beginners
By Zane Landers — 7/29/2025

If you plan on looking through your telescope, eyepieces are pretty important.

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