The first run of a new dark matter experiment turns up nothing — but that still tells us something. The post Dark Matter Remains Elusive – For Now appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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This Week’s Sky at a Glance, July 8 – 16
July is Scorpius season. Maybe you know of the Cat’s Eyes in the Scorpion’s tail, but how about the Little Cat’s Eyes in the Scorpion’s body? The Sagittarius Teapot follows not far behind. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 8 – 16 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreStargazing’s Lessons for Living
Can stargazing make you a better person? The post Stargazing’s Lessons for Living appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreWhere Did the First Quasars Come From?
New research shows how black holes with tens of thousands of Suns’ worth of mass can form in the universe’s early years. The post Where Did the First Quasars Come From? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreTitan Occults a Bright Star, Mira Awakens, and Comet PanSTARRS Shines
Pick one or see them all. July offers a potpourri of celestial events for both naked-eye observers and telescope users that include a rare occultation by Saturn’s moon Titan, a bright comet, and Mira at maximum. The post Titan Occults a Bright Star, Mira Awakens, and Comet PanSTARRS Shines appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreMonstrous Black Holes Spin More Slowly — But Why?
X-ray observations add to growing evidence that the most massive black holes have a different past than their lightweight peers. The post Monstrous Black Holes Spin More Slowly — But Why? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThis Triplet of Stars Was Once a Quartet
Stellar mergers in quadruple systems might be common, a new study shows. The post This Triplet of Stars Was Once a Quartet appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThis Week’s Sky at a Glance, July 1 – 9
The Moon waxes across the evening sky from Leo to Scorpius. The five-planet lineup in the dawn is now four. And amateur astronomers plan to be recording as Saturn’s hazy moon Titan occult a star about as bright as Titan itself for most of North America. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 1 – 9 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreJuly: Stars of the Summer Sky
July offers lots of pretty stars and constellations to check out, and you’ll get a personally guided tour of them by downloading this month’s Sky Tour astronomy podcast. The post July: Stars of the Summer Sky appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreCitizen Scientists Detect Dusty Disks
Disk Detective, a citizen science project dedicated identifying planet-forming disks around young stars, reports their latest results. The post Citizen Scientists Detect Dusty Disks appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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