Easy-to-find objects in the 2013 summer sky |
Senior Editor Richard Talcott describes the various planetary conjunctions, the best meteor shower of the year, and the constellations of the Summer Milky Way to seek out this season. Watch now » |
Astronomy 101: Gamma-ray bursts | In this new video, Associate Editor Sarah Scoles explores the brightest events in the universe. Watch now » |
Sarah on SOFIA! | Associate Editor Sarah Scoles is currently in California to fly aboard SOFIA, the airborne infrared observatory. Follow her trip » |
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NASA’s next scientific satellite, which is scheduled for launch June 26, will provide the most...
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The Iris Nebula (NGC 7023) lies in the constellation Cepheus the King. All reflection nebulae are blue, but the Iris is intensely so. Small particles ...
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 It should be no secret that I love big binoculars. Viewing the universe wit...
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Astronomy magazine Editor David J. Eicher shares 10 of his favorite summer deep-sky objects, including the Bug Nebula (NGC 6302), the Eagle Nebula (M16), Barnard's Galaxy (NGC 6822), and more. Read more.
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June 13–20, 2013: Ptolemy's Cluster (M7) in Scorpius is an excellent target for naked-eye and binocular observers, globular cluster M14 in Ophiuchus offers small-telescope owners nice views, and large-telescope owners can seek out the Draco Dwarf (UGC 10822) in Draco.
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