Fully deployed, the James Webb Space Telescope arrived at its new home today, in a halo orbit around the Earth-Sun L2 Lagrange point. The post The James Webb Space Telescope Has Arrived at Its Destination appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Set Your Sights on this Lunar Bull’s-Eye
Go ahead, live on the edge: Grab your chance this month to see Mare Orientale, one of the most spectacular lunar seas most people have never seen. The post Set Your Sights on this Lunar Bull’s-Eye appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreInterstellar Probe Proposed to Explore the Solar Neighborhood
A unique mission concept known as Interstellar Probe would venture beyond the solar system and probe our neighborhood environment. The post Interstellar Probe Proposed to Explore the Solar Neighborhood appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreWatch an Asteroid Race Across the Sky
The kilometer-wide, potentially hazardous asteroid 1994 PC1 will fly past Earth on January 18th. Good news on two counts: It won’t hit us, and it’s bright enough to see in a 4-inch telescope. The post Watch an Asteroid Race Across the Sky appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreDeployment of the James Webb Space Telescope Is Complete
The James Webb Space Telescope has unfolded its primary mirror, marking the end of the deployment phase for the observatory. The post Deployment of the James Webb Space Telescope Is Complete appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreStargazing with Ice Cold Enthusiasm
A new year — and a clear sky — offers a chance to reconnect with a passion for stargazing. The post Stargazing with Ice Cold Enthusiasm appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreComet-seeking on Cold, Crunchy Nights
Did the recent apparition of Comet Leonard whet your appetite for more of these beautiful unpredictables? Here are five more you can see with your telescope this season. The post Comet-seeking on Cold, Crunchy Nights appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreSpaceflight 2022: Missions to Watch in the Coming Year
The New Year will see missions returning to the Moon and much more. The post Spaceflight 2022: Missions to Watch in the Coming Year appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreComet Leonard — A Gift at Christmastime
Comet Leonard (C/2021 A1), which appeared to stall out around magnitude 5 in early December, has become a surprise performer. Since transitioning to the evening sky, it’s undergone three successive […] The post Comet Leonard — A Gift at Christmastime appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThe James Webb Space Telescope Is Headed to Space
Over a generation in the making, the James Webb Space Telescope is finally headed for space. The post The James Webb Space Telescope Is Headed to Space appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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