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ASTRONOMY & OBSERVING NEWS
New Observations Add Fuel to Fast Radio Burst Origin Debate
A peculiar repeating fast radio burst seems to be coming from a dynamic environment in an otherwise uninteresting region, leaving researchers scratching their heads as to the burst’s origin.
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Where to Look Tonight
This Week's Sky at a Glance, September 23 – October 1
This Week's Sky at a Glance, September 23 – October 1
Cygnus and the Milky Way cross the zenith after the end of twilight. Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars await your scope through the night. A thin crescent Moon poses favorably at dawn — because it's cupped.
where to lookSeptember: Harvest Moon & More
Sky Tour Podcast
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and tried to figure out what's what? September’s Sky Tour astronomy podcast will heighten your enjoyment of the bright stars and constellations now overhead.
Subscribe NowStellar Confidence: On Impostor Syndrome in Amateur Astronomy
Stellar Confidence: On Impostor Syndrome in Amateur Astronomy
Self-doubt is powerful, but it's no match for the stars — as long as you keep heading outside after dark and looking up.
Read moreOur Community
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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Venturing into the Cave Nebula
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The Little Rosette Nebula (SH2-170)
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IC 5068 : The Forsaken Nebula (2 panels mosaic)
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A Deeper View
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The Search for Middle-weight Black Holes
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Cosmic Cataclysm in South America
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