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Observing, Upcoming Events

Catch the Perseid meteor shower! This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

Deep-Sky Objects, Observing

Explore the Hercules Cluster: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

Deep-Sky Objects, Observing

Gaze into the Snow Globe: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

A photograph of the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex. The image is dominated by swirling nebulae in various colors — yellows, blues, and hints of red and pink. At lower left lies the star Antares, enveloped by a golden yellow cloud. In the upper right is Rho Ophiuchi, surrounded by a blue reflection nebula. The background is filled with countless stars of varying brightness. Dark dust lanes create striking contrasts throughout the image, particularly in the center. The overall effect is a rich, colorful cosmic tapestry of gas, dust, and stars.

Deep-Sky Objects, Observing

The colors of Rho Ophiuchi: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

Deep-Sky Objects, Observing

The North America and Pelican nebulae: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

Deep-Sky Objects, Observing, Planets

Spy two planets in the Bull: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

Deep-Sky Objects, Observing, The Moon

Spot the Moon and the Pleiades: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

Deep-Sky Objects, Observing

The Eagle and the Omega: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

Deep-Sky Objects, Observing

Explore the Lagoon and Trifid nebulae: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

Starmus kicked off a spectacular concert event open to the public in Bratislava, which attracted some 25,000 to 30,000 people who flocked to the site. The brilliant electronic musician Jean-Michel Jarre took to the stage, aided by lasers and fireworks, and hosted special guest Brian May of Queen. Credit: David J. Eicher.

Science, Solar System

Starmus spotlights planet Earth: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

Observing, The Moon, Upcoming Events

The Moon, Mars, and Saturn line up: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

Observing, The Moon, Upcoming Events

The Moon meets Saturn: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher