Venus presents a stunning crescent at dusk before switching over to the morning sky early next month. After dodging the Moon for the Geminids, it’s dark skies all around for the Quadrantid meteor shower. The post Venus Farewell, Moonless Skies for the Quadrantids appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Long Focal Length Telescopes for Astrophotography
Long focal length scopes are usually discouraged for beginner deep sky astrophotography, but solar system imagers need that extra focal length reach. The post Long Focal Length Telescopes for Astrophotography appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreWhat Will the James Webb Space Telescope Uncover?
The soon-to-be-launched James Webb Space Telescope should shed light on exoplanet atmospheres and peer back to the universe’s first stars. The post What Will the James Webb Space Telescope Uncover? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreA Memorial in the Stars
Stargazers can find solace for grief in the stars. The post A Memorial in the Stars appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreNASA Launches New X-ray Explorer
The Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer will shed new light on energetic and enigmatic sources such as magnetars, supernovae, and black holes. The post NASA Launches New X-ray Explorer appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MorePrecious Hours with the Geminids
At first glance, the annual Geminid meteor shower appears to be on a collision course with a bright Moon. But a closer look reveals a happy window of dark skies. The post Precious Hours with the Geminids appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreWhat’s Next After the International Space Station?
NASA will end support for the International Space Station by 2030, transitioning low-Earth orbit to commercial operations. The post What's Next After the International Space Station? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreSee Comet Leonard at its Best
The year’s brightest comet is now on display in the predawn sky this week and next. Here’s how to find it. The post See Comet Leonard at its Best appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreGetting Started in Deep-Sky Astrophotography
Shopping for gear to get started in astrophotography? Here’s some sage advice before you max out all your credit cards. The post Getting Started in Deep-Sky Astrophotography appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreRussia Conducts Antisatellite Test; Space Station Crew Takes Cover
A Russian missile struck a defunct satellite early Monday morning, forcing International Space Station crew to shelter in place. The post Russia Conducts Antisatellite Test; Space Station Crew Takes Cover appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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