Supernovae Remnants in the Milky Way Galaxy to Observer or Image: Update to the Supernovae Remnant Challenge; August 12th, 2026

 

I first created my Visual Supernova Remnant challenge I believe back in 2014. I've updated it multiple times and today I am releasing the newest version over at Eadsy Astronomy. I'm calling it Supernova Remnants of the Milky Way Galaxy. I've updated it with sketches I've done and including information of observations and findercharts from R. Vogel, Steve Gottlieb and sketches from Mel Bartels to go along with my own. Huge KUDOS to each of them for making me excited to chase these objects down! 

The goal here is for those that want to view supernova remnants in our Milky Way Galaxy and/or image them. I also include two new imaging only challenges that are for serious imagers. They are SNR G107.5-5.2 The Nereides Nebula and Sh2-224 The Rice Hat Nebula, both SNR's found recently by Amaetur Astronomers! 

To get the PDF and the FULL report with findercharts, head over to Eadsy Astronomy at this LINK. 

What to Do when Conditions Prohibit you from Observing or Imaging?

 

Well this is USUALLY the week I don't post much because I am heading out with either my 14' or my 17.5" dobsonian telescope to observe.  Well conditions, weather ie monsoon and fires, smoke from major fires out here are going to prohibit and limit my visual enjoyment of the hobby this week. 

So, I could be negative and down about it, but I have PLENTY to do and share this week so I'll take advantage of the downtime from the field and show what I do both in the video here and in my article over at Eadsy Astronomy on what I will be doing! 

For the full article head on over to Eadsy Astronomy LINK. Please join the community there if you want to be notified when I post a video and an article as it goes there first now. 

Eadsy Astronomy Weekly Newsletter for the Week of August 9th to the 15th, 2026

 

No videos today. I'll be doing them as individual videos for each of the items in the newsletter. I wanted to get the newsletter out so IF you want to see it or get a copy, head over to Eadsy Astronomy LINK.  Again, if you are a member there whether free or contributing, you get the article and videos as I post them there. Thanks for looking and clear skies! 

Lunar Progression 

Chasing the Winged Horse A Stargazers Guide to the Pegasus Constellation

Look up at the autumn sky, and you will find Pegasus, one of the largest and most captivating constellations in the night sky.  I've actually compiled two observing lists. One for a 100mm to 102mm refractor and then the other for 14" to 18" dobs, though I'm sure a 12" dob could give these a go also. Here they are.   Both lists can be used for either imaging or visual observing. 

Please head over to Eadsy Astronomy LINK for the full program, list of targets and a PDF or Google Doc version.   

Observing or Imaging Challenge Hunting Hidden Planetary Nebula in Messier 7 with a Globular Cluster

 

I've shared this before back in 2012 but I feel it is time for me to revisit this challenge (if the weather and conditions allow) so I've updated my post on it. 

As always the full program is available over at Eadsy Astronomy LINK with findercharts and sketches. Head on over and join the community there to get first access to the content! 

Vera Rubin catches Supernova From Wolf Rayet Star without a Jet The Discovery of SN 2026gzf

Astronomers have captured an unprecedented view of a stellar explosion that bridges the gap between typical core-collapse supernovae and the universe’s most extreme gamma-ray bursts. A massive Wolf-Rayet Star explosed as a Type Ic Supernova and it the shockwave was captured bursting thorugh the star which is only the second time this has been observed and captured! Come learn more! 

As always my article with the link to the press release, images and video of the shock breakout and more into are available over at Eadsy Astronomy LINK.  Please subscribe on YouTube and join the community at Eadsy Astornomy for first access to the info I share!