Science

February 26, 2020

Reach for the Stars With These Unique Gifts for Space Lovers

When shopping for a space lover, it’s important to reach for the stars. Regular games and knick-knacks won’t make the cut for a stargazer. Instead, you should aim for products that match their love of the galaxy. From moon puzzles to solar system necklaces to planet mugs, My Modern Met Store has a variety of cool and unique gifts for space lovers.

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February 12, 2020

This 2020 Celestial Calendar Can Help You Plan for Spectacular Events in the Sky

If you’re fascinated by celestial events, this calendar by Celestron will help you keep track of moon phases, meteor showers, eclipses, and more. The 2020 Celestial Calendar marks this year’s most important outer space phenomenons month by month, so you’ll always know exactly where and when events will occur in advance. The Celestial Calendar is particularly useful for astrophotographers and stargazers, who will now be able to plan out their expeditions for the entire year.

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February 6, 2020

This Milky Way Calendar Will Make Photographing the Galaxy a Breeze

As any skilled astrophotographer will attest, the Milky Way is an incredible muse. There’s nothing like capturing the magic of our galaxy, and once you’ve done it, it’s easy to get hooked. Of course, for many, the idea of photographing the Milky Way is intimidating. Whether you think your camera isn’t powerful enough or you aren’t sure what settings to use, sometimes it’s hard to know where to start.

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January 6, 2020

Incredible Photo of a Sunrise During a Solar Eclipse Looks Like the Ocean Has Horns

Since he was a child, the sky has been a source of fascination for amateur astronomer Elias Chasiotis. Particularly drawn to eclipses, he recently made the journey to Qatar in order to take in the annular solar eclipse. While clouds made the eclipse difficult to photograph, Chasiotis was rewarded with something even more spectacular. As the sun rose over the waters, the eclipse was already in effect, making for a rare optical illusion.

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