Dr. Bill Kinzie opens up the observatory in his backyard. It's where the 88-year-old's observatory, which has stood there since his home was built in 1973, awaits a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The clock is counting down to the total solar eclipse and space enthusiasts are making final preparations to be ready to see the rare celestial event.

German astrophotographer Mehmet Ergün turned his lifelong passion for astronomy into reality by building his own backyard observatory. The project, which cost around €25,000 (£21,000 ...

CANNON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The red tendrils of a nebula arcing out into the deep black of outer space, Mike Cortright can see from his backyard observatory, beginning with the push of a button.

Some observatories have even programmed their telescopes to autonomously ditch their current observation plan and look at the star when the notification comes in, Stephens said. Major ...

In the backyard of his southside home, Billy Beckett's passion for stargazing shines. Beckett is the head of the Corpus Christi Astronomical Society. Skip Navigation ...

Astrophotographer Ronald Brecher has captured a gorgeous view of the 'Sunflower Galaxy' (Messier 63) from his backyard observatory near the city of Guelph in southwestern Ontario, Canada. Brecher ...

Amateur astronomer with backyard observatory gives eclipse viewing tips by: Kyle Mitchell. Posted: Apr 7, 2024 / 08:42 PM EDT. Updated: Apr 7, 2024 / 11:04 PM EDT. by: Kyle Mitchell.