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06/23/2026

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The iEXOS-100 is an astronomical GOTO system that utilizes a proven German equatorial mount design and Explore Scientific’s revolutionary PMC-Eight Precision Motion Control system to flawlessly navigate the night sky and track objects as they journey across it.

06/22/2026

Here’s a quick peek into what’s happening in the sky this week! Comment what you’re hoping to observe!

 

06/21/2026

HAPPY ACCIDENT: While capturing this image of Saturn with a smart phone, astrophotographer Andrew Corkill made a serendipitous mistake. Keep scrolling for his reflections on the image.  
 
“Saturn as seen through the porthole of my spaceship as we slowly approach. This image was created at the eyepiece, and by stroke of ‘luck’ or bad fortune, the flash on the iPhone was not turned off. Wow! What an interesting photo that resulted. An incredibly sharp Saturn, surrounded by optical reflections and sparkling dust motes. It reminds me of looking through a window on an airplane at night and seeing the stars, but the internal reflections of the cabin as well. This may as well be a spaceship on the way to Saturn carrying a crew of people dedicated to scientific discovery and exploration of the universe.”
 
Astrophotographer: Andrew Corkill
Gear: Taken through an Explore Scientific 82° 18mm eyepiece using an iPhone Xr and a Losmandy G-11 mount with the Explore Scientific PMC-Eight GoTo System
 

06/20/2026

It’s a steady presence in all of our lives, but few people take the time to truly get to know Earth’s closest neighbor.

Want to join us on a journey across the luminous face of the Full Moon? Check out our latest blog post, where we revisit astronomer Howard Eskildsen’s visual and verbal explorations of the legions of geological formations that give the Moon its distinct personality.

Today we’re featuring the “curious contrasts” in Region 28!

Learn more: explorescientific.com/blogs/explorescientific/meet-the-moon-a-journey-across-the-lunar-terrain

06/19/2026

Dad deserves something great — even if you’re shopping at the last minute. Here’s a gift guide packed with thoughtful, easy‑to‑get ideas that’ll make him feel celebrated. It’s not too late to make his day special! https://explorescientific.com

06/17/2026

Lost in the cosmic clouds of M78. 🌌 The cosmic nursery in Orion is the brightest reflection nebula in the night sky, located approximately 1,350 light-years away.

Photographer 📸: John O’Neill
Telescope 🔭: Explore Scientific 127mm FCD100 Air-Spaced Triplet ED APO

06/16/2026

Stop scrolling and start exploring. 🌌 Take our Telescope Finder Quiz and find your perfect match in minutes! 🔭✨ Link in bio.

06/16/2026

"Win Big, See Bigger — Explore Scientific’s Ultimate Giveaway!"

✨ Explore Scientific June Giveaway
🔭 Win G400 Series 10x50 Binoculars ($349.99 Value)
🌙 Your summer nights just got clearer — explore the sky in stunning detail 🌚
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06/16/2026

🎉 Match Day Special
Score big with exclusive discounts during our Match Day Sale!
Experience the game up close, celebrate every moment, and take home the clarity of world-class optics.
“Bring the world — and the game — closer.”
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06/15/2026

Here’s a quick peek into what’s happening in the sky this week.

🌖✨ Comment what you’re hoping to observe!