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Sky & Telescope magazine, founded in 1941 by Charles A. Federer Jr. and Helen Spence Federer, has the largest, most experienced staff of any astronomy magazine in the world. It features large illustrations and articles from astronomers all over the globe. Sky & Tel covers the latest night-sky events, astronomy news, astrophotography and observing tips.
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A severe geomagnetic storm has just hit Earth — which means we could see auroras tonight! Here's what you'll need to know.
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The waxing Moon this week travels eastward from the horns of Taurus past the heads of Gemini, the Beehive in Cancer, then the forefoot of Leo on its way to occulting Beta Virginis.
The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, May 10 – 19 appeared first on Sky & Telescope ..read more
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21h ago
A new visualization from NASA takes the viewer on a one-way journey into a black hole.
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Many people travel to broaden their horizons; there's no broader horizon than the cosmos.
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1w ago
China’s ambitious Chang’e 6 mission will attempt to return a sample from the lunar farside.
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This week in the moonless dark, the Summer Triangle appears over the eastern treetops star by star. Leo walks down toward the west. And the Sombrero Galaxy positions itself ideally on the south meridian for your telescope.
The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, May 3 – 12 appeared first on Sky & Telescope ..read more
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1w ago
Alkaid is the end star of the Big Dipper's handle, a bright-blue example of a nearby B-type star.
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1w ago
Alkaid is the end star of the Big Dipper's handle, a bright-blue example of a nearby B-type star.
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1w ago
You might be tempted to sleep through this annual shower but then you'd miss seeing some of the fastest meteors around. Not to mention their parent is the most famous comet of all.
The post Ready the Hot Cocoa and Recliner — Here Come the Eta Aquariids! appeared first on Sky & Telescope ..read more
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High above you on May evenings is an one obvious star pattern that just about everyone knows: the Big Dipper. This “Swiss Army Knife of the sky” can help you find many other key springtime stars and constellations. Just download or stream this month’s Sky Tour podcast.
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