The crescent Moon passes Venus, Pollux, Castor, and Mars in the evening twilight. The Big Dipper hangs down; the Little Dipper floats up. And greet the “Betelgeuse of summer.” The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, June 11 – 19 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Not All Star-forming Clouds Are The Same
Astronomers have created the first high-resolution maps of the big, dense gas clouds that form stars within galaxies. The post Not All Star-forming Clouds Are The Same appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreChasing the Sun at 39,000 Feet
Sky & Telescope’s annular eclipse flight chased down the “ring of fire” eclipse in the skies above Canada for breathtaking views. The post Chasing the Sun at 39,000 Feet appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MorePlan Ahead for the 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse — and a Visit to Dark Sky Parks
If today’s solar eclipse has you wondering when the next one will cross the continent, start planning now for a stellar trip around October 14, 2023. The post Plan Ahead for the 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse — and a Visit to Dark Sky Parks appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreJuno’s Ganymede Flyby: A Giant Moon, a Long History
NASA’s Juno will fly by Jupiter’s Ganymede, the biggest moon in the solar system, on June 7, 2021. This will be the eighth flyby of the space age. The post Juno’s Ganymede Flyby: A Giant Moon, a Long History appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreWe’re Heading to Venus! NASA Selects Discovery-class Missions
After a hiatus of several decades, NASA is about to return to Venus in a big way. The post We're Heading to Venus! NASA Selects Discovery-class Missions appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThis Week’s Sky at a Glance, June 4 – 12
Pollux and Castor slide down past Mars in the west, while Venus, shining brightly below, tries to hog attention. On the other side of the sky, the enormous arch of the Milky Way hoves into view after dark behind the Summer Triangle. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, June 4 – 12 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreA Sunrise Annular Solar Eclipse
Even if you’re not in the path of annularity during the June 10th solar eclipse, get ready for a sunrise spectacle. The post A Sunrise Annular Solar Eclipse appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreOrion Telescopes & Binoculars Purchases Meade Instruments
Orion Telescopes & Binoculars has acquired the famous telescope manufacturer Meade. The post Orion Telescopes & Binoculars Purchases Meade Instruments appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreJune: Solar Eclipse & Colorful Stars
June features long days and short nights in the Northern Hemisphere, so download our narrated Sky Tour astronomy podcast to make the most of the abbreviated dark hours after sunset. Special event: a partial solar eclipse on June 10th! The post June: Solar Eclipse & Colorful Stars appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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