New research shows how black holes with tens of thousands of Suns’ worth of mass can form in the universe’s early years. The post Where Did the First Quasars Come From? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Titan Occults a Bright Star, Mira Awakens, and Comet PanSTARRS Shines
Pick one or see them all. July offers a potpourri of celestial events for both naked-eye observers and telescope users that include a rare occultation by Saturn’s moon Titan, a bright comet, and Mira at maximum. The post Titan Occults a Bright Star, Mira Awakens, and Comet PanSTARRS Shines appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreMonstrous Black Holes Spin More Slowly — But Why?
X-ray observations add to growing evidence that the most massive black holes have a different past than their lightweight peers. The post Monstrous Black Holes Spin More Slowly — But Why? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThis Triplet of Stars Was Once a Quartet
Stellar mergers in quadruple systems might be common, a new study shows. The post This Triplet of Stars Was Once a Quartet appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThis Week’s Sky at a Glance, July 1 – 9
The Moon waxes across the evening sky from Leo to Scorpius. The five-planet lineup in the dawn is now four. And amateur astronomers plan to be recording as Saturn’s hazy moon Titan occult a star about as bright as Titan itself for most of North America. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 1 – 9 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreJuly: Stars of the Summer Sky
July offers lots of pretty stars and constellations to check out, and you’ll get a personally guided tour of them by downloading this month’s Sky Tour astronomy podcast. The post July: Stars of the Summer Sky appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreCitizen Scientists Detect Dusty Disks
Disk Detective, a citizen science project dedicated identifying planet-forming disks around young stars, reports their latest results. The post Citizen Scientists Detect Dusty Disks appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreSuccessful Launch of Capstone, the Lunar Gateway Pathfinder
Capstone, a small pathfinder spacecraft with a big mission, launched today to pave the way for crewed return to the Moon. The post Successful Launch of Capstone, the Lunar Gateway Pathfinder appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreFound: Booster Impact Crater on the Farside of the Moon
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mission has found the impact site created March 4th. The crater might help reveal the impactor’s identity. The post Found: Booster Impact Crater on the Farside of the Moon appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThis Week’s Sky at a Glance, June 24 – July 2
The crescent Moon returns to the evening, crossing Leo. The five-planet lineup continues at dawn; catch it while you still can. And for skywatchers at northern latitudes, we’re entering noctilucent cloud season. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, June 24 – July 2 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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