The first-ever planetary defense mission is now on its way to the asteroid Didymos and its moon, Dimorphos. The post NASA's DART Mission Launches for Head-on Collision with an Asteroid appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Deep-sky Fishing in Cetus, the Whale
Small telescopes can reel in some big ones in the constellation Cetus, the Whale. The post Deep-sky Fishing in Cetus, the Whale appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreSolar Orbiter to Fly Past Earth Thanksgiving Weekend
The Solar Orbiter mission will fly past Earth Friday night, setting up a dramatic sunward plunge. The post Solar Orbiter to Fly Past Earth Thanksgiving Weekend appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreCan This Near-Earth Asteroid Help Us Understand the First Interstellar Visitor?
Astronomers have observed an object like ‘Oumuamua — but unlike the first known interstellar visitor, this one is in the solar system. The post Can This Near-Earth Asteroid Help Us Understand the First Interstellar Visitor? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreDid Astronomers Spot a Black Hole in Another Galaxy? Maybe Not
Astronomers might have spotted a stellar-mass black hole in another galaxy — but not everyone agrees with what they found. The post Did Astronomers Spot a Black Hole in Another Galaxy? Maybe Not appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreGetting Started in Deep-Sky Astrophotography
Shopping for gear to get started in astrophotography? Here’s some sage advice before you max out all your credit cards. The post Getting Started in Deep-Sky Astrophotography appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThis Week’s Sky at a Glance, November 19 – 27
Orion now rises in the east around 8 p.m. Will Betelgeuse or Rigel be the first of his bright stars to come up? That depends on your latitude; Los Angeles and Atlanta are balance points. The Pleiades and Aldebaran watch this scene from high above. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, November 19 – 27 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreRussia Conducts Antisatellite Test; Space Station Crew Takes Cover
A Russian missile struck a defunct satellite early Monday morning, forcing International Space Station crew to shelter in place. The post Russia Conducts Antisatellite Test; Space Station Crew Takes Cover appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreHas a Stray Piece of the Moon Become a Quasi-satellite of Earth?
A quasi-satellite of Earth, named Kamoʻoalewa, might actually be a chip off our Moon. The post Has a Stray Piece of the Moon Become a Quasi-satellite of Earth? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreNorth America Favored for This Week’s Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse
North American observers can watch the Moon turn a reddish hue as it flirts with Earth’s shadow on the night of November 18–19 in the longest partial eclipse of the century. The post North America Favored for This Week's Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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