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2 weeks agoHubble catches rare view of a comet crumbling
Hubble Space Telescope captured accidental images of Comet K1 breaking into at least four pieces as it exited the solar system, revealing unusual chemical composition and offering insights into early solar system formation.
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4 weeks agoDon't let mega-constellation-building billionaires steal your night sky
We are firmly in the era of the satellite constellation—groups of dozens of similar satellites—and are currently entering the era of the mega constellation, wherein groups of thousands of satellites swarm the skies. The clusters of satellites started small, but, like a viral outbreak, they grew almost without us noticing—and now we're dealing with a pandemic.
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1 month agoAstronomers Spot Huge Microwave Laser Blasting Into Space
This system is truly extraordinary. We're seeing the radio equivalent of a laser halfway across the universe. Fundamentally, masers and lasers are focused beams of light in the same frequency. In the realm of astrophysics, these can arise from clouds of dust being excited into a higher energy state from the light emitted by other sources, like stars and black holes.
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2 months agoSeestar S30 Pro Captures Deep-Sky Photos While You Sleep - Yanko Design
Seestar S30 Pro is a portable, all-in-one smart telescope that simplifies astrophotography by integrating optics, mount, camera, and automation into a backpack-sized device.
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2 months agoThe race to build a super-large ground telescope is likely down to two competitors
At the time the proposed telescope was one of three contenders to make a giant leap in mirror size from the roughly 10-meter diameter instruments that existed then, to approximately 30 meters. This represented a huge increase in light-gathering potential, allowing astronomers to see much further into the universe-and therefore back into time-with far greater clarity.
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2 months ago13 of the Darkest Places in the U.S. for Incredible Stargazing
Your stargazing experience can differ greatly based on where you are in the world. That's due in part to light pollution, which can drown out all but the brightest stars and satellites in densely populated areas. For truly unforgettable celestial views, you'll need to visit one of the darkest places in the U.S. on a clear night. DarkSky is an Arizona-based nonprofit with the mission "to restore the nighttime environment and protect communities and wildlife from light pollution."
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2 months agoI've Chased Night Skies Around the World-and This Is My No. 1 Astrotourism Tip
After years of traveling the globe in search of the darkest skies still possible in an increasingly bright world, I've learned something that surprises a lot of people: truly experiencing the night isn't just about where you go-it's about when you go. If I had to share just one astrotourism tip with travelers, it would be this: plan your trip around the new moon. It sounds almost too simple, but the difference it makes is dramatic. When the moon is absent from the night sky, darkness returns in a way that feels almost ancient. Stars multiply. Constellations become easier to trace. And in truly dark places, the Milky Way often reveals itself as a glowing, dusty band stretching from horizon to horizon.
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2 months agoLazuli, a Billionaire-Funded Private Space Telescope, Signals a New Strategy for Astronomy
A privately funded three-meter space telescope, Lazuli Space Observatory, aims to study exoplanet atmospheres, transient events, exploding stars, and dark energy within the decade.
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1 month agoThese Are the Best Star Parties and Astronomy Festivals in the World for 2026-From Desert Valleys to Coastal Lagoons
There is a profound, quiet magic in standing alone under a truly dark sky, but the experience becomes something else entirely when shared with a community of fellow explorers. Star parties are the heartbeat of this experience: communal, high-energy gatherings where everyone from veteran astronomers to total beginners can share a wide-angle view of the cosmos. It's a chance to level up your astrophotography skills, learn the latest in deep-space science from experts,
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