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This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher: The Rho Ophiuchi Region

Gear Guide, Telescopes and Equipment

Stellar gifts for Dad: 10 astronomy essentials for Father’s Day

A man in a suit and tie, identified by a nameplate reading "Mr. Isaacman," speaks into a microphone during a formal hearing or panel. Several people sit behind him.

Science, Space Exploration

Trump withdraws nomination of Jared Isaacman to lead NASA

Cosmology, Today in the History of Astronomy

June 9, 1988: First image of an Einstein ring

Picture of the Day

Active sunscape

Mark Johnston from Scottsdale, Arizona

Prominences play on the limb of the Sun in this image taken June 7.

In the Sky

The Sky Today on Monday, June 9: Hercules’ other globular

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Cosmology, Today in the History of Astronomy

June 9, 1988: First image of an Einstein ring

The silver, multi-sided dome of the Discovery Channel Telescope stands under a clear blue sky, surrounded by tall pine trees and patches of snow, with a security fence enclosing the observatory.

An evening with the Lowell Discovery Telescope: Deep-sky observing with a 4-meter scope

Astronomy for beginners, Observing, Telescopes and Equipment

Michael’s Miscellany: Tube Currents

A vibrant, detailed image of the spiral galaxy NGC 6946, also known as the Fireworks Galaxy. The galaxy’s bright yellow core is surrounded by swirling spiral arms glowing with red and blue regions of star formation, all set against a dense background of stars.

Deep-Sky Objects

Deep-Sky Dreams: NGC 6946

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