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By Dave Prosper Updated by Kat Troche
Jupiter is our solar system’s undisputed king of the planets!… Continue reading.
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By Kat Troche
If you spotted comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) in person, or seen photos online this October, you might have been inspired to learn more about these visitors from the outer Solar System.… Continue reading.
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By Dave Prosper Updated by Kat Troche
If you’re thinking of a galaxy, the image in your head is probably the Andromeda Galaxy!… Continue reading.
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By Kat Troche
September brings the gas giants Jupiter and Saturn back into view, along with their satellites.… Continue reading.
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August Night Sky Notes: Seeing Double
By Kat Troche
During the summer months, we tend to miss the views of Saturn, Jupiter and other heavenly bodies.… Continue reading.
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By Vivian White
High in the summer sky, the constellation Hercules acts as a centerpiece for late-night stargazers.… Continue reading.
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By Kat Troche
Millions were able to experience the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, inspiring folks to become amateur astronomers – hooray!… Continue reading.
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Participate in Eclipse Science
By Kat Troche
April is NASA’s Citizen Science Month, and there is no shortage of projects available.… Continue reading.
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By Kat Troche
Winter in the northern hemisphere offers crisp, clear (and cold!)… Continue reading.
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By Kat Troche
In our December Night Sky Notes, we mentioned that the Orion constellation has a distinct hourglass shape that makes it easy to spot in the night sky.… Continue reading.