The National Academy of Science detailed the direction for astronomy and astrophysics today for the coming decade. The post Astronomers Announce Priorities for Next Decade appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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The True Nature of the Candidate ET Signal From Proxima Centauri
Human-made interference, not extraterrestrial technology, is responsible for the first candidate “signal of interest” detected by the project Breakthrough Listen. The post The True Nature of the Candidate ET Signal From Proxima Centauri appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreStreetlights to Satellites: Addressing Light Pollution with the United Nations
The United Nations’ Office of Outer Space Affairs is considering issues of light pollution spanning from streetlights to satellites. The post Streetlights to Satellites: Addressing Light Pollution with the United Nations appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MorePittsburgh Goes Dark: Could This New Dark-Sky Ordinance Begin a Trend?
The city’s parks, facilities, and streetlights will all get dark-sky-friendly lighting, but is it too early for amateur astronomers to get excited? The post Pittsburgh Goes Dark: Could This New Dark-Sky Ordinance Begin a Trend? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreDid Astronomers See a Distant, Dying Star? Or an Earth-bound Satellite?
What seemed a lucky break — the discovery of a gamma-ray burst in the most distant known galaxy — might instead be the flash of passing space debris. As satellites fill low-Earth orbit, such events might become common. The post Did Astronomers See a Distant, Dying Star? Or an Earth-bound Satellite? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreDiscover the Night: International Dark Sky Week is Here!
Light pollution is insidious in today’s world. This International Dark Sky Week, become inspired to see what you can do to raise awareness. The post Discover the Night: International Dark Sky Week is Here! appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreJoin Us in Planning for the Next “Great American Eclipse”
Are you a solar eclipse enthusiast with an organizational bent? An upcoming virtual workshop geared toward planning for the 2023 and 2024 events could be just the thing for you. The post Join Us in Planning for the Next "Great American Eclipse" appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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