The Hubble Space Telescope has revealed a single star whose light has traveled for 12.9 billion years to Earth — the most distant star known. The post Meet Earendel, the Most Distant Star Astronomers Have Observed appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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The Flames of Orion and a Supergiant Star’s End
Astronomers watch starbirth and stardeath, capturing a unique view of a stellar nursery and witnessing a supergiant’s supernova. The post The Flames of Orion and a Supergiant Star's End appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreStargazing Forecast: Will You Have Clear Skies Tonight?
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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