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Astronomy for beginners, Observing Basics

Michael’s Miscellany: Aperture masks

Peak of the Eta Aquariid meteor shower, May 6, 2025, 4:30 AM, looking east

The Sky Today on Tuesday, May 6: The Eta Aquariids peak

Deep-Sky Objects, Observing, Planets, Upcoming Events

This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher: Mars and the Beehive Cluster

HST image of Jupiter and Europa

The Sky Today on Monday, May 5: Europa vanishes behind Jupiter

The Eta Aquariids meteor shower

The Sky This Week from May 2 to 9: The Eta Aquariids peak

Mars near the Beehive Cluster in Cancer

May 2025: What’s in the sky this month? Jupiter and Mars shine in the evening, while more planets gather before dawn

Mars with the Beehive Cluster

May 2025: What’s in the Southern Hemisphere sky this month?

Deep-Sky Objects, Observing

This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher: The Whirlpool Galaxy

Venus shines brightly in the sky above the treeline

The Sky This Week from April 25 to May 2: Venus at its brightest

Lyrid meteor over Yosemite

The Sky This Week from April 18 to 25: The Lyrid meteor shower peaks

Observing, Planets, Upcoming Events

This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher: A conjunction of planets

Observing Basics

Don’t want to observe alone? Go to a star party!