The waxing gibbous Moon shines with Jupiter and Saturn on its way to full. And as summer turns to fall, Deneb replaces Vega as the zenith star after dusk. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, September 17 – 25 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Getting Started in Planetary Imaging
It’s planet season! Here are some tips to help you start imaging the giant planets while they’re in easy view. The post Getting Started in Planetary Imaging appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreAsteroid Pallas Makes a Point in Pisces
Spice up your fall observing with a dash of Pallas and nibble of Neptune. Both planet and asteroid are easy to spot in a small telescope. The post Asteroid Pallas Makes a Point in Pisces appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreAmateur Spots Possible New Impact Flash at Jupiter
An amateur astronomer has discovered a possible new impact flash in Jupiter’s equatorial region. Observers may yet see the dark impact scar. The post Amateur Spots Possible New Impact Flash at Jupiter appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreTake a Deep Look into the Milky Way Halo
New analysis shows the best view of the Milky Way halo to date, providing a window into our galaxy’s future star formation. The post Take a Deep Look into the Milky Way Halo appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreNew Kind of Supernova Implodes Stars Before Their Time
Astronomers have found the first circumstantial evidence for a supernova triggered by a merger with a neutron star or maybe even a black hole. The post New Kind of Supernova Implodes Stars Before Their Time appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThis Week’s Sky at a Glance, September 10 – 18
The evening Moon steps eastward over Scorpius as it waxes through first quarter. All four giant planets await your telescope in early to late evening. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, September 10 – 18 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read More60-second Astro News: White Dwarfs Still Burn, Black Holes Merge
This week in astronomy news, we learn that some white dwarfs still burn and image X-rays from black holes almost 12 billion light-years away. The post 60-second Astro News: White Dwarfs Still Burn, Black Holes Merge appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThe Pandemic and Light Pollution
Student Kathryn Huth set out to conduct astronomical experiments when she noticed that — amidst the pandemic — she could see more stars in the sky. The post The Pandemic and Light Pollution appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MorePerseverance Successfully Grabs First Mars Sample
After a rocky first start, NASA’s Perseverance rover hit pay dirt on the second try. The post Perseverance Successfully Grabs First Mars Sample appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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