EDITOR'S NOTE This post was written by Charlotte Preuß, a member of Slooh's  Gravity Guild  — a select group of student ambassadors from around the world who are passionate about astronomy and space exploration. Guild members use Slooh's robotic telescopes to observe, learn, and share their discoveries with the broader community. Charlotte is a biology student at the University of Oldenburg in Germany, where a chance encounter with a telescope sparked a whole new passion. We'

EDITOR'S NOTE This post was written by Tini, a member of Slooh's  Gravity Guild  — a select group of student ambassadors from around the world who are passionate about astronomy and space exploration. Guild members use Slooh's robotic telescopes to observe, learn, and share their discoveries with the broader community. We're proud to feature their voices here on the blog, bringing fresh perspectives on what's happening in the night sky. Take it away, Tini! Written by Tini, Sp

Spring is almost here, and March brings a strong lineup of celestial highlights. It begins with the only total lunar eclipse of 2026, followed by rare planetary pairings and a razor-thin crescent Moon meeting Venus on the Spring Equinox. A new set of Quests will guide you to the season’s best deep-sky targets, and we’re spotlighting our first-ever Gravity Guild cohort. We’re also featuring the nearby star system at the center of Project Hail Mary , just as it prepares for its

Right now, a comet is streaking through our corner of the Solar System, putting on a show that no human will ever see again. Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) is a frozen relic from the outermost edges of our Solar System that swung close to the Sun in January and is now on its way out. Forever. And if you point a telescope in the right direction over the next few weeks, you can watch it go. Observation by Zorac of England on Slooh Discovered by Accident While Hunting Asteroids On

Living in a world that often feels overwhelming and intense, February offers us a reminder of what binds us together. This month, we honor the power of connection, celebrating the brilliance of women who have illuminated our understanding of the cosmos on International Women in Science Day , reflecting on our shared home as we mark The Pale Blue Dot Day , and embracing the universal language of love on Valentine's Day. As we welcome the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Horse,