Kyle Denny
Hello! My name is Kyle and I am the community manager at High Point Scientific. I am a current graduate student at the Florida Institute of Technology and hold a bachelors degree in Physics with a minor in Astronomy. Before working for High Point Scientific, I was a planetarium educator. Inspiring those to look up at the night sky is one of my greatest passions. My interests include astronomy education, human spaceflight, and astrophotography!
Water is the primary ingredient needed to support life, at least here on Earth. Observing the solar system through past missions, we’ve found that liquid water is surprisingly abundant...
A recent discovery made by the James Webb Space Telescope on extrasolar planet GJ 9827 d has revealed the presence of a significant amount of water vapor in its atmosphere...
A new comet is going to grace the skies in September and October of 2024! Amateur astronomers and professionals around the world are eagerly anticipating the arrival of C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS), a celestial visitor that promises to be a highlight...
Comets are unique in that they are both rare and visually stunning. Even though large observatories operated by NASA or other organizations can photograph comets in great detail, the scale of these celestial ice balls is often too great to be fully appreciated...
Looking up into the sky, you might think the Sun is a very large star. However, even the Sun pales in comparison to some of the stars in just our own Milky Way. The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) has provided groundbreaking observations...
James Webb Space Telescope's latest discovery, six rogue planets located in NGC 1333 , provides valuable insights into the processes of planet formation and the dynamics of planetary systems...
Since launching the first satellites into space, a key goal has been to learn more about our place in it and gather extensive data about both our solar system and the galaxy we inhabit. Among the most valuable tools we've sent into space are telescopes...
The Perseid meteor shower, widely considered to be one of the best celestial spectacles of the year (although perhaps shadowed by the earlier April 8, 2024, solar eclipse), graces the mid-August skies this year with its incredible celestial display...
Astrophotography has long been seen as a niche hobby reserved for those with deep pockets and high-end equipment. However, recent advances in technology and a growing community of amateur astronomers have made it possible to capture stunning astrophotos...
We are now over two years into the incredible mission of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). What are some of the discoveries it has made? Let’s delve into just a small sample of the discoveries that JWST has uncovered...
For those looking to do solar imaging, whether it be general or if you’re prepping for the upcoming solar eclipse, you might be using an equatorial mount. But how do you polar align your mount during the day...
Throughout history, solar eclipses have been viewed with great significance and wonder. Over time, meticulous observers noticed that eclipses appeared to come in cycles and that one could predict exactly when and where an eclipse would happen...
For many in the USA, the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse offers a rare opportunity to see and photograph a total solar eclipse without making extensive international travel plans. For others, it represents something more - the opportunity to share the experience...
In the night sky, we can see millions of stars. But no star is quite as important as our own – the Sun. Amateur astronomers who view the Sun through a telescope are in for a treat. Let’s review the different types of solar telescopes and what’s the b...
Witnessing a rocket launch is one of the most awe-inspiring sights you can see. Rockets carry incredible payloads, such as flagship missions to Pluto, Jupiter, and other worlds, or carry people into space on historic and thrilling missions...
