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A single bright meteor streaks diagonally across a dark, star-filled sky above a rugged hilltop town. The lights and stone buildings of the town cluster around a rocky ridge, with a soft, pink glow near the horizon. A crescent Moon is enveloped by scattered clouds, generating a bright, wispy halo.

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See the Eta Aquariid meteor shower

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Telescopes and Equipment, Upcoming Events

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Credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center/Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.

The Sun

Safely observing the Sun can be a fun and rewarding experience.

The Moon

Our nearest celestial neighbor provides many great sights.

Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech.

Planets

Targeting our solar system’s other worlds is well worth the effort.

Credit: Tony Hallas.

Deep-Sky Objects

Nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies are the night sky’s hidden gems.

Credit: Celestron.

Telescopes & Equipment

Explore the tools that can help you unlock the night sky.

Credit: Peter Michaud, Gemini Observatory.

Astrophotography

Capturing great celestial sights is both an art and a skill.

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