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Total Solar Eclipse of 2017 Reveals Nature’s Most Awe-Inspiring Spectacle
A professional astronomer recounts the profound emotional and scientific impact of witnessing totality during the…
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5 Great Stargazing Trains That Elevate Night Sky Viewing
From the Arctic Circle to New Zealand’s South Island, these overnight rail journeys offer unparalleled…
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How Astronomers Spotted the Most Massive Black Hole Pair Ever
Astronomers may have discovered the most massive pair of black holes ever observed, orbiting each…
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Hubble Reveals a Chaotic Planet Nursery Unlike Anything Seen Before
Astronomers are stunned by the structure of ‘Dracula’s Chivito,’ a massive, lopsided disk where giant…
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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Reveals Hidden Structure
Astronomers create the clearest map yet of the universe’s cosmic web
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How to Spot Virgo in the Night Sky
Virgo is well placed for observation in the northern spring months
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Ancient Astrolabe Sells for Record Price at Auction
Rare 17th century astronomical computer sells for record price
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Why the U.S. is Warning South America about China
Astronomers worry about research setbacks as U.S. intervenes in Chinese projects
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Why James O’Donoghue Received the Carl Sagan Medal
James O’Donoghue receives the 2026 Carl Sagan medal for outstanding science communication
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Why the Discovery of an Atmosphere on a Tiny World Matters
Astronomers detect atmosphere on tiny world in outer reaches of solar system
