Find out what deep-space objects are, what optics you’ll need to see them and how to plan your observing.
An unusually powerful pulsating aurora display lit up skies over Arctic Norway for nearly three hours during a colossal geomagnetic storm.
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The ion tail appeared as Comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS was about 45 million miles from Earth (72 million kilometers) during its closest approach.
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Being aware of the night sky even as you walk, even through a city, can give you a grounding in learning bright stars, constellations and how the night sky changes.
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“That moment of completion was incredibly rewarding, as I felt like I had finally represented the first quarter moon as it might appear in person.”
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From Arctic fjords and volcanic craters to medieval castles and coastal cliffs, here’s where to get a clear line of sight to the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026.
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From the first photographer star to the discovery of alien worlds, these night sky targets mark some of astronomy’s greatest firsts.
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The Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro FE is a fast standard prime for astrophotography, at a competitive price.
Comet PanSTARRS recently survived its close brush with the sun.
The moon will briefly hide Regulus in a dramatic occultation visible across parts of the eastern U.S.