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Catch some morning meteors, see the Moon reach First Quarter, and watch Mars visit the Beehive in the sky this week.
Jupiter and Mars shine in the evening, more planets gather in the morning, and the Eta Aquariid meteors join in.
Skinny” funding prioritizes a focus on Moon and Mars missions over science and projects characterized as “grossly expensive.” ...
An astronomer breaks down 3 key components that allow researchers to make groundbreaking discoveries – and decide when ...
The most advanced instrument on the most powerful solar telescope ever built delivered first-light images with incredible ...
SETI’s senior astronomer explains how colossal artifacts could be the key to finding extraterrestrial life, past or present.
The new Sky View XL Stargazing Tent is for those who want coverage while seeking the stars. This 90-by-90-inch (228.6 by ...
Major survey results now hint that dark energy has evolved across cosmic history, raising questions about the standard model ...
The Dragonfly quadcopter will soar through Titan’s hazy skies and roam its dune seas in search of evidence that the distant ...
Mars starts May not far from the Beehive star cluster, Venus is unmistakable in the predawn sky, and Mercury looks best early ...
PSR J0311+1402 flashes every 41 seconds — quite slow for a pulsar. It could help bridge the gap between fast- and ...
The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) offers a chance to see a galaxy collision occurring in the sky. Here's how to view this ...