Learn to star-hop your way to celestial treasures in the August sky. The post Learn to Star-hop in the August Sky appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Recurrent Nova RS Ophiuchi Just Blew its Top!
The recurrent nova RS Ophiuchi just went into outburst — its first burst in 15 years — and it’s bright enough to see with the naked eye The post Recurrent Nova RS Ophiuchi Just Blew its Top! appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThis Week’s Sky at a Glance, August 6 – 14
It’s Perseid meteor week! Venus lights the western twilight. Saturn and Jupiter are up in the southeast by mid-twilight and await your telescope later at night. And explore the deep-sky glories of Sagittarius before moonlight returns. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 6 – 14 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreFine Show Expected from the Perseid Meteor Shower
With no interference from the Moon, this year’s Perseid meteor shower should be excellent. Find a dark location and enjoy every flash. The post Fine Show Expected from the Perseid Meteor Shower appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreWelcome, Jupiter & Saturn!
The Perseids are upon us — and as you’re looking out for shooting stars, look for Jupiter and Saturn low in the southeast as soon as night begins to fall. The post Welcome, Jupiter & Saturn! appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThis Week’s Sky at a Glance, July 30 – August 7
Saturn is at opposition this week, and Jupiter is soon to follow. Will your scope show the Seeliger effect of Saturn’s opposition rings? Venus continues to haunt the low west in twilight. And in the south, Sagittarius starts nudging Scorpius aside. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 30 – August 7 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreDazzling Doubles for Compromised Skies
For many, smoke from wildfires has transformed summer nights, blotting out stars and familiar deep-sky sights. But through it all double stars keep on shining. The post Dazzling Doubles for Compromised Skies appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThis Week’s Sky at a Glance, July 23 – 31
Saturn and Jupiter shine in the southeast by late evening. The bright Moon passes them on the 24th through 26th. Venus continues to sit patiently, changelessly, low in the west in twilight. Bootes and the Big Dipper mark the western sky after dark; the Summer Triangle emblazons the east. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 23 – 31 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreNight at the (Celestial) Museum
Take some time to explore the overlooked masterpiece of Messier 56. The post Night at the (Celestial) Museum appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThis Week’s Sky at a Glance, July 16 – 24
Venus shines in the western twilight as Mars sinks away. Jupiter and Saturn rise in late dusk. And after dark, Scorpius shows off at its very best in the south. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 16 – 24 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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