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What Is the Ecliptic?

July 28, 2022 NeRD

The ecliptic, simply put, is the plane of Earth’s orbit around the Sun. It extends beyond that to include the seven other planets. The post What Is the Ecliptic? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

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TelescopesAstronomy Questions & Answers, Hobby-based Q&A, Learning About the Sky, Resources and Education, Stargazing Basics

Stargazing Forecast: Will You Have Clear Skies Tonight?

July 7, 2021 NeRD

These websites and apps can help you forecast the astronomical observing conditions for your next night out. The post Stargazing Forecast: Will You Have Clear Skies Tonight? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

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TelescopesObserving, Observing Star Clusters, Observing Techniques, Resources and Education, Stargazing Basics, Stars

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  • Hubble Comes Face-to-Face with Spiral’s Arms
  • Watch the moon and bright star Spica meet in a celestial dance on May 9
  • ZWO Seestar S30 all-in-one smart telescope review
  • Cosmic imposter bathes distant nebula in fiery red glow: ‘This star should not be here’
  • NASA Astronaut Anne McClain Works on Space Station

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