The Moon and Saturn come to opposition this week, showing us their full sunlit faces. Jupiter looms big late in the night, Vega attains the zenith, and we cross the midpoint of summer. The Perseid meteors get partly mooned out. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 5 – 13 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Hubble’s Future in the Webb Era
Even though it’s far past its warranty, Hubble is still proving its worth in this new era that includes the James Webb Space Telescope. The post Hubble's Future in the Webb Era appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreSummer Insomnia
Long, hot days mean sleepless nights for stargazers, but it’s worth it for the magic that happens under a dark, cool sky. The post Summer Insomnia appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreWhy Are Jupiter’s Rings So Thin?
Why does the biggest planet in the solar system have such flimsy rings? New research shows Jupiter’s moons may be to blame. The post Why Are Jupiter's Rings So Thin? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreAugust: Saturn & the Perseids
August marks the return of the Perseid meteor shower — and as you’re looking out for shooting stars while listening to this month’s Sky Tour podcast, look for Saturn low in the southeast as soon as night begins to fall. The post August: Saturn & the Perseids appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThin Red Lines: Webb Space Telescope Captures Star Creation on Grand Scale
New imagery from the James Webb Space Telescope shows a nearby galaxy in a whole new light. The post Thin Red Lines: Webb Space Telescope Captures Star Creation on Grand Scale appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThis Week’s Sky at a Glance, July 29 – August 6
As the Big Dipper dips and the Guardians of the Pole align one over the other, Saturn looms low in the southeast and the False Comet teases at its highest. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 29 – August 6 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreBlack Widow Pulsar Sets Mass Record
A pulsar has devoured enough of its stellar companion to grab the title for most massive known neutron star. The post Black Widow Pulsar Sets Mass Record appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreWhat Is the Ecliptic?
The ecliptic, simply put, is the plane of Earth’s orbit around the Sun. It extends beyond that to include the seven other planets. The post What Is the Ecliptic? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreSolving an Earthshine Mystery
Something we take for granted about the crescent Moon’s appearance may be nothing more than an optical illusion. The post Solving an Earthshine Mystery appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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