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My name is Tom Scattosh and I’m a passionate digital nomad who loves sharing love for travel and discovering new cultures. I live in Tokyo.

SeeStar S30 Pro Capture: M13 (Great Globular Cluster in Hercules)
I finally got my first chance to take the SeeStar S30 Pro out for a proper run — and the conditions were far from ideal. Bortle 7 suburban… Continue Reading

The Invisible Wall Between You and the Universe: Light Pollution
Imagine you’re a photon that’s been travelling for 2.5 million years. You left the Andromeda Galaxy before our species existed. You crossed the intergalactic void at the speed… Continue Reading

What Is a Constellation? (And Why Most People Have It Wrong)
When I ask someone what constellations they know, they almost always begin by mentioning the Big Dipper. It’s good that people have an idea of what’s up there… Continue Reading

The 4-Steps to Naked Eye Astronomy
Here’s something I wish someone had told me when I first got into this hobby: some of the best experiences astronomy has to offer require zero equipment. No… Continue Reading
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