Blog - Tsula’s Big Adventures

Welcome to the Tsula’s Big Adventures in Astronomy blog! Here, I share insights, tips, and stories from my journey in astronomy. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced stargazer, you’ll find helpful content here.

Before Dawn: Watching the Moon Occult the Pleiades

At 4:00 a.m. PDT on June 13, the world felt unusually quiet. Everyone in the campground had long gone to

Messier 5

Object of the Month (June): Messier 5

If you’ve never observed M5 before, you are in for a real treat. This object is bright and spectacular in

Jupiter and Venus Conjunction

Venus and Jupiter Meet in a Spectacular Conjunction on June 9, 2026

On the evening of June 9, 2026, skywatchers around the world will have an opportunity to witness one of the

Needle Galaxy

Observing the Needle Galaxy — NGC 4565

Few galaxies in the night sky are as striking through a telescope as NGC 4565. Commonly known as the Needle

DEEP SKY OBSERVING in MAY

Here is a list of 10 great deep sky objects you can observe in May in a 100-200mm (4-6″) telescope.

Photo by John Dolby

Deep Sky Challenge: Jones-Emberson 1

It’s time for another deep sky challenge. This one is in Lynx and now is a good time to look