As many states roll back COVID restrictions, stargazers across the continent are excited to meet up with old and new friends at their favorite observing sites. The post Return of the Star Parties appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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July: Inner Planets Rule!
True darkness is fleeting in July, especially at higher latitudes. So make the most of the darkness you have, by downloading our narrated Sky Tour podcast to “what’s up” in the night sky. The post July: Inner Planets Rule! appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreMoon-size White Dwarf Is the Smallest Ever Found
Astronomers have discovered a white dwarf only slightly bigger than the Moon, making it the smallest ever found. It might even be on the edge of collapse. The post Moon-size White Dwarf Is the Smallest Ever Found appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreGravitational Waves Reveal Black Hole–Neutron Star Mergers
Two new detections give astrophysicists a novel look at how stellar remnants pair up. The post Gravitational Waves Reveal Black Hole–Neutron Star Mergers appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreVenus Surface Is Fragmented Like “Pack Ice”
A new analysis of old data suggests that some of our sister planet’s unique surface formations are due to a “squishy” crust and an active interior. The post Venus Surface Is Fragmented Like “Pack Ice” appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreGalaxies That Evolve Together But Don’t Stay Together
A study of 36 dwarf galaxies within a volume of space spanning 13 million light-years show they all have remarkably similar histories despite the vast distances between them. The post Galaxies That Evolve Together But Don’t Stay Together appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThis Week’s Sky at a Glance, June 25 – July 3
Showy Venus and shy little Mars draw closer together in the western dusk. In the east, the Summer Triangle holds sway after dark with the Milky Way behind it. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, June 25 – July 3 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreAstronomers Map the Solar System’s Edge in 3D
Collecting high-speed atoms has enabled researchers to trace the shape of our Sun’s protective bubble. The post Astronomers Map the Solar System's Edge in 3D appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreHubble Trouble: NASA Works to Fix Space Telescope
NASA Engineers are working to reboot the Hubble Space Telescope, after an unexpected anomaly. The post Hubble Trouble: NASA Works to Fix Space Telescope appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreGiant Oort Cloud Comet Lights Up in the Outer Solar System
Astronomers have discovered a new comet coming from the Oort Cloud — and it appears to be a big one. The post Giant Oort Cloud Comet Lights Up in the Outer Solar System appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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