Author: Michael E. Bakich

Science, Solar System

Mars’ underground preserves its ancient past

Today in the History of Astronomy

Aug. 18, 1868: Helium is discovered

Today in the History of Astronomy

Aug. 2, 1133: A total eclipse is misremembered

Observing

Explore the wonders of the constellation Andromeda

Today in the History of Astronomy

July 28, 1851: The first photo of a total eclipse

Today in the History of Astronomy

July 19, 418: A solar eclipse/comet combo

Observing

What is there to observe in Serpens?

Today in the History of Astronomy

June 4, 781 B.C.E: A great eclipse in China

The Sun

Farewell, Mr. Eclipse: Fred Espenak dies at 71

Comets, Observing

C/2025 F2 (SWAN): A new comet is in the spring sky

Observing, The Sun, Upcoming Events

Come with Astronomy associate editor Michael Bakich to Egypt

Deep-Sky Objects

Observe the brightest deep-sky objects