The gibbous Moon passes through Leo and Virgo as it waxes toward full, forming new Moon-and-stars “lunarisms” (patterns) each evening. Mercury begins a new apparition in the sunset. At dawn, Jupiter emerges to join the lineup of Venus, Mars, and Saturn. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, April 8 – 16 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Hot and Cold: Jupiters Reveal Formation and Chemistry of Exotic Worlds
At the extremes: A hot Jupiter reveals extreme chemistry on a sizzling world, and a cold Jupiter sheds light on giant planet formation. The post Hot and Cold: Jupiters Reveal Formation and Chemistry of Exotic Worlds appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreFloofy Objects and Other Tales of Astronomical Impossibility
Astronomers aren’t holding back this year, with brand-new submissions to this year’s highly prestigious (and fictitious) Acta Prima Aprilia. The post Floofy Objects and Other Tales of Astronomical Impossibility appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThis Week’s Sky at a Glance, April 1 – 9
The evening Moon climbs toward the Arch of Spring, then through it. Orion’s Belt levels, the Leaps of the Gazelle cross the zenith, and Saturn and Mars conjoin near brilliant Venus in early dawn. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, April 1 – 9 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreApril: Dancing Planets at Dawn
With the arrival of April, you’re likely to spend more time outdoors under the stars. So why not bring along our monthly Sky Tour astronomy podcast? It provides an informative and entertaining 12-minute guided tour of the nighttime sky. Download the April episode to explore the fascinating movement of four planets in the sky before dawn. The post April: Dancing Planets at Dawn appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreExplore Science in the City of Astronomy
Join us in Pasadena 12-16 June for exceptional science at the 240th meeting of the American Astronomical Society, and delight in the clear skies and comfortable weather, the welcoming array of restaurants and attractions, and the opportunity to safely reconnect with friends and colleagues in a stimulating environment. The post Explore Science in the City of Astronomy appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreMeet Earendel, the Most Distant Star Astronomers Have Observed
The Hubble Space Telescope has revealed a single star whose light has traveled for 12.9 billion years to Earth — the most distant star known. The post Meet Earendel, the Most Distant Star Astronomers Have Observed 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 MoreWhere Did the Ice Giant Planets Form?
Conventional planet formation scenarios have Neptune and Uranus forming closer to the Sun. But a new study shows that the ice giant planets could have formed right where they are now. The post Where Did the Ice Giant Planets Form? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read More“Lucky” Images Reveal Dusty Debris in a Star System 330 Light-years Away
The transit of a large cloud of protoplanetary rubble across the face of a young star gave the Spitzer Space Telescope our best view yet of planetary evolution in action. The post “Lucky” Images Reveal Dusty Debris in a Star System 330 Light-years Away appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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