New Horizons has spotted two asteroid pairs in the outer solar system. Their existence sheds light on how planets formed. The post New Horizons Discovers Kuiper Belt "Twins" appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Don’t Postpone Joy: Why We Stargaze
Why do you stargaze? Amateur astronomer Jennifer Willis explores reconnection via the night sky. The post Don't Postpone Joy: Why We Stargaze appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreComet 29P Undergoes Brightest Outburst in Recent Years
Catch one of the most active small bodies in the solar system during a rare superoutburst. The post Comet 29P Undergoes Brightest Outburst in Recent Years appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreCassiopeia Cornucopia — Pretty Little Clusters All in a Row
See nine unique open clusters in Cassiopeia while barely moving your telescope. The post Cassiopeia Cornucopia — Pretty Little Clusters All in a Row appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreNASA Announces Moon Landing Site for VIPER Mission
NASA’s VIPER rover will land and search for water ice in the unexplored Nobile region at the Moon’s south pole. The post NASA Announces Moon Landing Site for VIPER Mission appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreCuPID Sun-Earth Space Weather CubeSat to Launch With LandSat-9
A small mission will hitch a ride to space in late September to study interactions at the Earth-Sun boundary. The post CuPID Sun-Earth Space Weather CubeSat to Launch With LandSat-9 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreGetting Started in Planetary Imaging
It’s planet season! Here are some tips to help you start imaging the giant planets while they’re in easy view. The post Getting Started in Planetary Imaging appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreAsteroid Pallas Makes a Point in Pisces
Spice up your fall observing with a dash of Pallas and nibble of Neptune. Both planet and asteroid are easy to spot in a small telescope. The post Asteroid Pallas Makes a Point in Pisces appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreAmateur Spots Possible New Impact Flash at Jupiter
An amateur astronomer has discovered a possible new impact flash in Jupiter’s equatorial region. Observers may yet see the dark impact scar. The post Amateur Spots Possible New Impact Flash at Jupiter appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MorePerseverance Successfully Grabs First Mars Sample
After a rocky first start, NASA’s Perseverance rover hit pay dirt on the second try. The post Perseverance Successfully Grabs First Mars Sample appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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