Astrophotographer captures Pleiades ‘Seven Sisters’ glowing through ghostly blue veil

Wispy nebula clouds can be seen reflecting the blue-white light of the Pleiades in the stunning amateur photo.

We love this star projector’s incredible displays and at $25 it’s never been cheaper

Want to transform a whole room with a stunning stellar display? This Fliti Galaxy Projector offers incredible coverage and it’s nearly 40% off.
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A guide to observing deep-sky objects with binoculars, telescopes and more

Find out what deep-space objects are, what optics you’ll need to see them and how to plan your observing.

Aurora expert captures rare pulsating northern lights in remarkable detail: ‘One of the most profound sightings of my career’

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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Watch comet PANSTARRS ‘switch on’ its second tail as it makes closest approach to Earth

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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Want to know my secret for learning the night sky? Welcome to sidewalk stargazing

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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The moon as you rarely see it: How a photographer captured night and day on the first quarter moon

“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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15 expert-checked places to see the 2026 total solar eclipse in Spain, Iceland and Greenland

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 Apollo to alien worlds: 4 ‘firsts’ you can spot in the night sky tonight

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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Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro FE lens review

The Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro FE is a fast standard prime for astrophotography, at a competitive price.