Even though it’s far past its warranty, Hubble is still proving its worth in this new era that includes the James Webb Space Telescope. The post Hubble's Future in the Webb Era appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Summer Insomnia
Long, hot days mean sleepless nights for stargazers, but it’s worth it for the magic that happens under a dark, cool sky. The post Summer Insomnia appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreSolving an Earthshine Mystery
Something we take for granted about the crescent Moon’s appearance may be nothing more than an optical illusion. The post Solving an Earthshine Mystery appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreSee a Rare Transit of Iapetus on July 17–18
It’s tiny. It’s challenging. But you won’t get the chance to see Iapetus transit the globe of Saturn again until 2037! The post See a Rare Transit of Iapetus on July 17–18 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreWhat We See in the First Science Images from the James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope released its first science images today. Here’s what these images show us. The post What We See in the First Science Images from the James Webb Space Telescope 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 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 MoreSuccessful Launch of Capstone, the Lunar Gateway Pathfinder
Capstone, a small pathfinder spacecraft with a big mission, launched today to pave the way for crewed return to the Moon. The post Successful Launch of Capstone, the Lunar Gateway Pathfinder appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreFound: Booster Impact Crater on the Farside of the Moon
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mission has found the impact site created March 4th. The crater might help reveal the impactor’s identity. The post Found: Booster Impact Crater on the Farside of the Moon appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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