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Infographic: Astro Highlights in Spring 2025

March 5 2025, Marcus Schenk

Spring has arrived – bringing not just blossoming trees, but also a sky full of highlights! With a clear view up and a bit of planning, you can experience some stunning sights this Spring – even during the day. How about a partial Solar eclipse? Find out what else is going to be in store for you in our Astro Highlights for March, April, and May.

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March 2025
March 1: Moon meets Venus and Mercury
In the early dusk you may witness a magical scene: The delicate crescent Moon – just illuminated by 4% – meets dazzling Venus and the elusive Mercury. Venus will shine brightly at -4.7 mag and is hard to be missed. Mercury, on the other hand, is low in the horizon, requiring an unobstructed westerly view. This conjunction is a fantastic kick-off event for the astronomical Spring.

March 9: Moon meets Mars
Tonight you can observe the red planet Mars close to the Moon. Mars with its characteristic reddish hue is currently crossing the Gemini constellation. Even with simple binoculars this encounter offers a beautiful sight. In addition, Mercury which reached its greatest eastern elongation yesterday, is particularly visible in the evening sky.

March 9: Golden Handle
Poetic, isn’t it? The Golden Handle is a striking lunar phenomenon visible in the late night of March 9th. It occurs when the rising Sun illuminates the edge of the Sinus Iridum crater, leaving surrounding areas in a shadow. This fascinating play of light and shadow on the Moon’s surface is a must-see.

March 14: Partial Lunar Eclipse
In the early morning hours there will be a partial lunar eclipse that is going to be visible only in its penumbral phase from Central Europe. The umbral phase begins at 6:09 AM CET, but by then the Moon will have already set. While this will limit its visibility, early risers may still find it worthwhile to behold.

March 20: Beginning of Spring
Astronomical Spring begins today. Day and night are nearly equal in length.

March 20: Moon occults π Sco
During these early morning hours the Moon approaches the star
π Sco, briefly eclipsing it from a view. Nearby the reddish Antares – Scorpio’s brightest star – shines brilliantly. This stellar occultation is going to be a thrilling event worth watching.

March 29: Partial Solar Eclipse
A partial solar eclipse is visible over Central Europe today, though with a relatively low coverage. The farther North you are, the greater the coverage. In London 24% of the Sun will be eclipsed; in Hamburg 20%; and in Munich about 10%. Eclipse times are as follows: Start at 11:20 AM CET, maximum at 12:10 PM CET, and end at 1:00 PM CET. Remember, only observe with suitable filters or special eclipse glasses!

April 2025
April 1: Moon meets Pleiades
In the evening the Moon will pair with the Pleiades, an open star cluster also known as the Seven Sisters. Only about one degree will then separate these celestial objects. The Pleiades are a cluster of young, hot stars visible to the naked eye. Their full beauty unfolds with binoculars or a telescope.

April 2: Moon meets Jupiter
Tonight the waxing Moon will approach Jupiter – the largest planet in our Solar system. You can already spot Jupiter’s four largest moons Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto as tiny points of light – even with binoculars.

April 5: Moon meets Mars
Mars and the Moon will both be high in the sky within the Gemini constellation during twighlight, easily to be spotted above Orion. Mars will shine at -1.5 mag, recognizable by its reddish glow.

April 22: Lyrid Meteor Shower
If you’ve never seen a meteor shower, then April 22nd is your chance to do so. The Lyrids are going to reach their peak today with up to 20 meteors per hour that may be visible. Originating from the comet Thatcher, these meteors are melting by the friction while falling through our Earth’s atmosphere, creating shooting stars. Overall conditions are going to be ideal this year, as the Moon won’t interfere.

April 25: Venus at maximum brightness
Venus will reach its peak brightness of -4.7 mag, resembling a spotlight in the sky. It’s going to be visible only during dawn, rising at 4:35 AM CET and staying above the horizon for about 1.5 hours before the Sun is going to take over. A slim crescent Moon joins Venus and dim Saturn at low latitudes on the horizon.

May 2025
May 1: Vesta at Opposition
The asteroid Vesta is at opposition to the Sun, making it particularly visible. Shining at a magnitude of 5.4, it’s bright enough to be seen with the naked eye under a dark sky. However, it appears star-like, so a finder chart or a GoTo telescope is recommended.

May 3: Moon meets M44 and Mars
The Moon crosses the ecliptic, occasionally approaching celestial objects like the open star cluster M44. Tonight you can admire M44 and Mars together through binoculars.

May 9: Venus meets Saturn

Venus and Saturn converge about 7° apart in the Eastern horizon today. In addition to this sight, the remote planet Neptune will be located between them. A rare chance to observe three planets in one field of view.

May 24: Moon meets Venus
A breathtaking display unfolds during dawn: The delicate crescent Moon, by 13% illuminated, will approach brilliant Venus.

May 28: Moon meets Jupiter
Clear skies reveal a slender crescent Moon meeting the gas giant Jupiter near the horizon.

We wish you many clear nights and delightful moments under the stars. Happy stargazing!

Omegon Advanced 130/650 EQ-320 – now with a free carrying bag

February 28 2025, Marcus Schenk

A telescope becomes your perfect companion only with the right care. It always deserves the right protection—whether at home or on the way to your observation spot. Take advantage of our special offer!

Our offer:
If yo buy an Omegon Advanced 130/650 EQ-320 telescope, you will receive a high-quality, specially designed carrying bag worth €99completely for free.

Get your exclusive gift today!

Promotion period until April 30, 2025 – only while supplies last.

Astrophotography made easy – crystal clear images for a bargain price

February 15 2025, Marcus Schenk

 

The darkness becomes your stage. Your goal? To capture the night sky in a way that is impossible to see with the naked eye. You can achieve this special success with the right equipment—like our new telescope set offer.

Why this set?
It combines the Omegon Ritchey-Chretien Pro RC 203/1624 OTA with the ZWO AM5 Harmonic Equatorial Mount plus Carbon Tripod. This combination offers:
• Crystal clear, detailed images thanks to a large, fully sharp image circle.
• Modular and made for transport: The compact and lightweight mount is also perfect for travelling.

This bundle is much cheaper in the set than if purchased separately. Perfect for ambitious beginners and professionals, who are ready to take the next step in their astrophotography endeavours.

This great opportunity for you as an astrophotographer is only available until April 15th, 2025 and as long as supplies last.

Spectacular Planetary Parade: Six planets in a row

February 12 2025, Marcus Schenk

Have you already admired the planets in the sky? If not, then it’s about time! Right now there’s a rare cosmic spectacle to behold: Six planets of our solar system are almost aligned in a straight line. Such a constellation is not an everyday occurrence – and the next comparable one won’t happen until 2040. So, grab your telescopes!

When and where can you see the planets?

The best time for observation is between 6:30 PM and 9:00 PM (CET).

Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn shine brightly enough to be seen with the naked eye. However, for Uranus and Neptune, you’ll need a telescope or at least a good pair of binoculars.

These planets are in alignment

Venus

The brightest of them all, easy to find in the Southwest. It remains visible until mid-March.

Jupiter

After dusk our largest planet appears prominently in the Southern sky and is the brightest object after Venus and the Moon.

Mars

Recognizable as a distinct red point in the Southeast, Mars becomes increasingly brighter throughout the month, reaching a magnitude of zero by March 11. At that point it will be as bright as the brightest stars.

Saturn

Currently still visible, but it is sinking lower towards the Western horizon. As the days pass it dissipates more into the twilight glow. Our “Lord of the Rings” is best to be observed until the end of February.

Uranus & Neptune

Uranus (between Taurus and Aries) remains visible until mid of April, while Neptune (between Venus and Saturn) disappears by mid-February.

Telescopes, binoculars or a star field viewer , as well as other suitable accessories for your observations, are of course available at our shop. Feel free to browse our products! Thanks to our fast shipping, in-stock items will arrive at your home within just a few days.

 

Buy an Omegon Telescope and get free accessories

February 1 2025, Marcus Schenk

There’s a special reason to expand your equipment now: With the purchase of any Omegon telescope, we’ll give you free accessories in order to enhance your observations even further.

Details of our offer:

When you choose an Omegon telescope, you can select one of the following free gifts:

It’s as simple as this:

  1. Choose your Omegon telescope.
  2. During the ordering process, please enter either “Smartphone Adapter” or “Anti-Vibration Set” in the comment field below the address section.
  3. Our team will include your desired product free of charge.

 

This offer is a great opportunity, if you’re planning to purchase a telescope: The promotion runs until March 31, 2025 and is valid while supplies last!

Pegasus Astro “Smart Eye” – the new electronic eyepiece!

January 17 2025, Jan Ströher

Now it is finally available for pre-order: Following the product premiere at NEAF New York in April 2024, Pegasus Astro has now started production of the new smart eyepiece and the first limited quantities are being launched. However, due to the high response worldwide, the SmartEye will not be available in full until April. It can already be pre-ordered here at Astroshop!

What is the “SmartEye” actually?
It is the first smart eyepiece with technology similar to that of smart telescopes – except that you can use any of your existing telescopes with this eyepiece. It is therefore universally applicable and can be used in Newtonian telescopes, refractors, Schmidt-Cassegrains and Maksutovs, provided that a 2” focuser is available on the devices. In contrast to conventional eyepieces, the SmartEye has a built-in camera sensor, namely the Sony IMX533 Color, which you already know from the ZWO ASI 533MC Pro camera. As a result, color images of nebulae, galaxies and star clusters are created before your eyes, just like with a smart telescope. These can then also be saved, so that you get instant astrophotos at the same time as the live observation is happening.

By using the SmartEye on any telescope different magnifications and fields of view can be realized. The built-in Sony camera chip is an ideal sensor for dim DeepSky objects. It has a high resolution thanks to its 3.76 µm pixels and shows a high sensitivity (QE approx. 80%). With a 90° field of view, the SmartEye itself also offers a wide-angle viewing experience.

Get one of the smart eyepieces now, so that you can try out this technology visually and photographically on your telescope soon!

High-End Carbon Tripod – now with a special discount

January 15 2025, Marcus Schenk

Are you looking for a tripod that remains stable even under heavy loads? Then you might want to choose the Omegon Pro 40 mm carbon tripod. With its 40 mm thick carbon legs, a load capacity of up to 50 kg and a maximum height of 190 cm, it is the perfect companion for large binoculars or other heavy equipment. Whether it is used for Astrophotography or nature observations: This tripod provides the stability that matters. 

Get the Omegon Pro 40 mm carbon tripod now at an exclusive special price! 

This offer is valid only until March 15, 2025.

Omegon Binoculars 2×54: Your ticket to the night sky – now on sale!

December 2 2024, Marcus Schenk

Experience the beauty of the night sky with these 2×54 wide-field binoculars, including a filter set.

Get yours now and save money.

Offer valid until Dec 31st, 2024

BLACK WEEKEND: Special prices only this weekend!

November 29 2024, Stefan Taube

Take advantage of our very affordable special prices this weekend!

You can find all special offers under the link BLACK WEEKEND.

The prices are only valid from November 29th to December 2nd, 2024. Get your deal now!

Omegon Monoview: Discover the Microcosm – at a special price!

November 1 2024, Marcus Schenk

Buy the Omegon Monoview microscope now and save 30%.

Promotional period: Nov 15th to Dec 31st,2024