As Solar Cycle 25 ticks up, naked-eye sunspots are becoming more frequent. They’re not only fun to observe, but with this simple method you can determine just how big they are. We also have news on a bright supernova! The post How to Observe and Measure Naked-eye Sunspots appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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New Target for Asteroid Probe: “Potentially Hazardous” Apophis
Once the primary mission of NASA’s OSIRIS-REx is complete, the spacecraft will head toward a new destination: near-Earth asteroid Apophis. The post New Target for Asteroid Probe: “Potentially Hazardous” Apophis appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreWhat’s in Store for the Next Decade of Planetary Science
Big winners in the planetary science decadal survey include a Uranus flagship mission, a orbiter and lander for Enceladus, and an emphasis on planetary defense. The post What's in Store for the Next Decade of Planetary Science appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreSearching for Intelligence on Earth
Space exploration can serve as an antidote to war. And vice versa. The post Searching for Intelligence on Earth appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreCelebrate Spring with the Lyrids
People have been watching the annual Lyrid meteor shower for more than 2,700 years. Come join the crowd! The post Celebrate Spring with the Lyrids appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreStarlit Legacy
Share the joy of stargazing and become part of the legacy of astronomy. The post Starlit Legacy appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreComets to View in 2022
Like comets? We’ve got 11 frozen fuzzies to share with you in the coming months, including a couple that could become fine binocular objects. The post Comets to View in 2022 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreWill Saturn Sprout Spots this Observing Season?
As Saturn returns to the morning sky, will this otherwise serene-looking planet experience another bout of severe weather? Keep your eyes peeled for white spots! The post Will Saturn Sprout Spots this Observing Season? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreHow Apollo 17 Is Preparing Artemis for a Return to the Moon
Researchers gear up for Artemis and a new generation of lunar exploration, with a look at samples from the final crewed mission to the Moon. The post How Apollo 17 Is Preparing Artemis for a Return to the Moon appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreUpdate from the Hope Probe at Mars
The United Arab Emirates’ Hope Probe, on a wide orbit around Mars, provides views of the dynamic Red Planet. The post Update from the Hope Probe at Mars appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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