The Future of Cloudy Nights, A Live Conversation with Mike Bieler of Astronomics

One of Explore Scientific's first authorized dealers, Astronomics, has faithfully served the astronomical community for 41 years and has financially supported the 20 year-old Cloudy Nights astronomy community since 2004.

Mike Bieler, son of the founder of Astronomics worked side-by-side with his father and today as the principal owner of the company looks to the future of his company and the Cloudy Nights community.

Join us on facebook at Explore Scientific USA AT 11:00 a.m. on May 13th to learn more about one of the largest online communities devoted to serious amateur astronomy.

Remotely Celestial, Live Astrophotography with Jack Newton 

A recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal for his contributions to science, astrophotographer Jack Newton takes us live to his observatory under the dark skies of New Mexico from his control room in Osoyoos, Canada for a rare opportunity to see the master himself working his craft, May 13th at 11:00 p.m. Central on facebook at the Explore Scientific USA page.

 A world-renowned Canadian astronomer, Newton is best known for his publications and images in amateur astrophotography both in film and CCD. He has authored several books on astronomy, gives lectures, and provides one-on-one instruction on how to make high-quality astrophotographs from his astronomy bed and breakfasts in Canada and Arizona.