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Celebrate Dark Skies This Week, April 22–30
Are you interested in combating light pollution? International Dark Sky Week, which starts today, offers events in which you can learn how. The post Celebrate Dark Skies This Week, April 22–30 appeared...
View ArticlePiano Concerto on the Planets Premieres
A piano concerto based on the solar system’s planets just had its world premiere. And you can hear a sampling of the music right here! The post Piano Concerto on the Planets Premieres appeared first on...
View ArticleSupernovae Swept Out Barnard's Loop in Orion
Astronomers have mapped Orion in 3D to understand the origin of the large arc of Barnard’s Loop — and you can interact with the 3D image! The post Supernovae Swept Out Barnard's Loop in Orion appeared...
View ArticleCitizen Scientists Detect Dusty Disks
Disk Detective, a citizen science project dedicated identifying planet-forming disks around young stars, reports their latest results. The post Citizen Scientists Detect Dusty Disks appeared first on...
View ArticlePeering Up Into Prairie Skies
The Nebraska Star Party offers truly dark skies enjoyed by veteran observers and first-timers alike. The post Peering Up Into Prairie Skies appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
View Article"Discover the Night" During International Dark Sky Week, April 15–22
Protect the night sky — join the International Dark-Sky Association for activities during International Dark-Sky Week. The post "Discover the Night" During International Dark Sky Week, April 15–22...
View ArticleTravel Diary: The Skies and Astronomical Sights of Hawai'i
Last March, S&T editor Diana Hannikainen accompanied a group of stargazers to the islands of Hawai'i on an astronomical adventure. The post Travel Diary: The Skies and Astronomical Sights of...
View ArticleSignal Found from Supermassive Duo's Second Black Hole
Astronomers have long suspected that a distant quasar harbors not one but two supermassive black holes. They've now detected OJ 287's second black hole. The post Signal Found from Supermassive Duo's...
View ArticleThe Moon Is "Blue" This Wednesday...Or Is It?
If skies are clear this Wednesday, you'll see the full Moon — but it's not the "true" Blue Moon. The post The Moon Is "Blue" This Wednesday...Or Is It? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
View ArticleCitizen Scientist Wins Prestigious AAS Award
The American Astronomical Society recognized Dan Caselden’s contributions to science at their recent winter meeting. The post Citizen Scientist Wins Prestigious AAS Award appeared first on Sky &...
View ArticleNew Observatory Opens in the Young Country of Kosovo
Europe's youngest country has inaugurated its new observatory and planetarium, and folks far and away joined the festivities. The post New Observatory Opens in the Young Country of Kosovo appeared...
View ArticleYoung Astronomer Wins Stellafane Youth Outreach Award
A Westfield, Massachusetts, teenager is the recipient of an award in recognition of her multi-faceted outreach activities. The post Young Astronomer Wins Stellafane Youth Outreach Award appeared first...
View ArticleWinter Stargazing in the Florida Keys
Every February, amateur astronomers flock to the Florida Keys to a dark-sky site for a week of stargazing at the Winter Star Party. The post Winter Stargazing in the Florida Keys appeared first on Sky...
View ArticleCelebrate Dark Skies This Week, April 22–30
Are you interested in combating light pollution? International Dark Sky Week, which starts today, offers events in which you can learn how. The post Celebrate Dark Skies This Week, April 22–30 appeared...
View ArticleThe Moon Is "Blue" This Wednesday...Or Is It?
If skies are clear this Wednesday, you'll see the full Moon — but it's not the "true" Blue Moon. The post The Moon Is "Blue" This Wednesday...Or Is It? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
View ArticlePeering Up Into Prairie Skies
The Nebraska Star Party offers truly dark skies enjoyed by veteran observers and first-timers alike. The post Peering Up Into Prairie Skies appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
View ArticleTravel Diary: The Skies and Astronomical Sights of Hawai'i
Last March, S&T editor Diana Hannikainen accompanied a group of stargazers to the islands of Hawai'i on an astronomical adventure. The post Travel Diary: The Skies and Astronomical Sights of...
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