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M3 Cluster is overhead now: Use binoculars to see this group of 500,000 ancient stars
Initially, the astronomer who first made note of this fuzzy-looking glowing cluster thought it might be a nebula. But it’s ...
NASA Urges Public To Look At Night Sky Now For ‘Nova’ Location
In advance of a star called T Coronae Borealis (T CrB) or the “Blaze Star” exploding in a very rare event, NASA is advising ...
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The brightest star in the night sky shows off this spring: How to see a scintillating Sirius
Some people probably believe that the twinkling effect is produced by the stars themselves, but that is not the case at all.
Once-in-a-Lifetime Sky Show: A “New Star” Will Soon Light Up the Night
Meanwhile, astronomers are keeping watch for a rare nova—a sudden explosion of a distant star—that could appear to the naked eye sometime in the coming months. When it happens, the nova will ...
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9 reasons to look up this May, from vanishing rings to a flower moon
May’s night sky is packed with astronomical events—find out when and where to look for meteor showers, ancient star clusters, and a rare cosmic lineup. Buachaille Etive Mòr rises beneath the ...
Space.com on MSN5d
How to see a celestial 'gazelle' cross the night sky close to the Big Dipper this week
In order to find the ancient Three Leaps of the Gazelle asterism you must first locate the Big Dipper, which is high in the ...
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Astrophotography in May 2025: what to shoot in the night sky this month
If you’re yet to capture “Earthshine” on a crescent moon, May 2025 is the month for plenty of practice. Your first chance ...
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Arizona's night sky: Get the best views at these 11 dark places
The center also offers live star talks, where astronomers guide guests through the current night sky, pointing out ...
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The World's Newest Dark Sky Sanctuary Is On This Island Nation—Here's What It's Like to Visit
Tāhuna Glenorchy, nestled in the heart of New Zealand’s South Island, has been declared an International Dark Sky Sanctuary.
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Best binoculars for stargazing 2025: Take a walk through space
Binoculars are a great way to get into stargazing as they offer beautifully crisp night sky views ... are ideal for viewing the stars, planets and even some deep-sky objects.