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ASTRONOMY & OBSERVING NEWS
Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson
Hubble to Transition to New Observing Mode, Will Continue Science
NASA engineers are working to extend operations for the venerable space telescope. Observations are expected to continue by mid-June.
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Where to Look Tonight
This Week's Sky at a Glance, June 7 – 16
This Week's Sky at a Glance, June 7 – 16
The waxing Moon reenters the sky as an evening crescent. Pollux and Castor keep it company. The Big Dipper hangs straight down. And can you still catch wintry Capella? The colder your latitude the better your chance.
where to lookJune Podcast: Spotting the Serpent Charmer
Sky Tour Podcast
Listen to this tour of the stars and planets that you’ll see overhead during June. Learn how to spot three planets before dawn, and to track down a snake-handler in the early summer sky. Grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour.
Subscribe NowWhy We Look Up: Anticipation
Why We Look Up: Anticipation
Anticipation makes observing celestial delights all the sweeter.
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Astronomers often spend their time lost among the stars, but the science of astronomy and the hobby of stargazing are also communal affairs. So, don’t be a stranger—find a group to get involved with today!
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Eye on the X-ray Sky
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