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Science
Explore the science of space, from the astrophysics of stars to the ultimate fate of the universe.
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Observing
Learn about upcoming observing events such as eclipses, meteor showers, comets, conjunctions, and more.
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Space Exploration
Human and robotic missions are helping humanity explore our solar system and beyond.
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June 2024
- Can we catch an interstellar interloper?
- Edmond Halley: The man behind the comet
- How to photograph nightscapes
- We review Celestron’s new StarSense AutoGuider
Sky This Month
Picture of the Day
Monkeying around
Kfir Simon, taken from Tivoli Farm, Namibia
The Monkey Head Nebula (NGC 2174) is an emission nebula and star-forming region 6,400 light-years away in the constellation Orion. This SHORGB image was taken with four hours of exposure on a 24-inch scope at f/4.5.