Tonight's Sky Missions — Photograph Planets, Earn Stars
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Tonight's main quest
Andromeda (M31)
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Daytime missions
Today's SkyEasyVisible now
2 min92%
+10Daytime MoonEasyVisible now
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+25Halos & SundogsMediumVisible now
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+25Sunset & Blue HourEasyVisible now
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+10The SunEasyVisible now
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+10Missions tonight
The MoonEasyVisible now
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+50JupiterEasyVisible now
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+75Pleiades (M45)EasyVisible now
6 min70%
+60VenusEasyVisible now
5 min62%
+40SaturnMediumVisible now
10 min83%
+100Streak
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Tonight tip
Let it cool
Set it outside 30 min before viewing.
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Using your telescope
Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ- Let it coolSet it outside 30 min before viewing.
- Start zoomed outUse the lowest power eyepiece first.
- Align finder by dayAim at a distant tree or sign.
- Let your eyes adjust20 min in the dark. No phone screens.
Before you step out
Best dark hours16:46–01:18The sky is darkest now. Arrive 15 min early so your eyes adjust.
Moonlight100% litA bright Moon hides faint stars. Keep it behind you.
How high to look64° upYour target sits this high up. Pick a spot with open sky.
Clouds—Clouds block the view — wait for clear gaps. Dress warm.
Screen brightnessDim screenTurn brightness down to protect your night vision.





