The waxing Moon passes between Mars and Aldebaran in the evening sky. Arcturus, the “Spring Star,” climbs up in the east, while wintry Orion tilts down in the southwest. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, March 12 – 20 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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See the Latest Stunning Images from Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover, China’s Tianwen 1, and the United Arab Emirates’ Hope orbiter share their latest photos from Mars. The post See the Latest Stunning Images from Mars appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreArecibo’s To-be-determined Future
As cleanup operations are underway at Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, some scientists are proposing a replacement for the esteemed radio dish. The post Arecibo's To-be-determined Future appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreFinders for “Southerly Planetary Nebulae”
Find close-up finders for 16 targets covered in Don Ferguson’s observing article in the June 2021 issue of Sky & Telescope. The post Finders for "Southerly Planetary Nebulae" appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreMeet Alnilam, Orion’s Belt Buckle
Alnilam, the middle star of Orion’s distinctive belt, is a distant supergiant that will (eventually) end its life in a supernova. The post Meet Alnilam, Orion’s Belt Buckle appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreWhat — and Where — Is the North Polar Spur?
Astronomers make the case that a gigantic ridge of gas sticking out of the galactic plane was blown out by a cluster of nearby supernovae. The post What — and Where — Is the North Polar Spur? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MorePerseverance’s Fortnight of Firsts on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover sends back postcards aplenty following its arrival on Mars as it prepares to explore Jezero Crater. The post Perseverance's Fortnight of Firsts on Mars appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThis Week’s Sky At a Glance, March 5 – 13
Sirius shines high on the meridian right after dark, as Orion starts tilting westward. Mars keeps company with the Pleiades. And three planets help you greet the dawn. The post This Week's Sky At a Glance, March 5 – 13 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreApophis Pays a Visit This Week
When a potentially hazardous asteroid glides safely past Earth on March 6th, astronomers will conduct a dress rehearsal for a dramatic close-miss pass in 2029. The post Apophis Pays a Visit This Week appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreMarch — A Good Time to Visit Vesta
Dip into this easy guide to seeing the brightest asteroid, Vesta, and understanding what makes it unique. The post March — A Good Time to Visit Vesta appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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