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Mission Launches to Rescue Swift Observatory
A daring mission will attempt to reach and save a key astrophysics observatory in low Earth orbit.
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This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 3 – 12
This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 3 – 12
Regulus creeps up to Venus in twilight this week. Vega and Arcturus balance across the zenith. And this being July, Scorpius decorates the south.
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Sky Tour Podcast
This month’s episode highlights the bright star Spica, now prominent high in the southwest after evening twilight. It’s leading the parade of constellations, along with the brilliant planet Venus, that will grace the Northern Hemisphere’s summer skies. You'll also get to know other brights stars in Spica’s vicinity, along with excellent tips on how to be a better stargazer. So grab curiosity and come along on this month’s Sky Tour.
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A Globular Season Surprise
The true origins of some globular clusters can give you a new perspective when you're viewing them through your telescope.
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Dark Clouds of the Summer Milky Way
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How One Year Changed Space Science in America
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Narrowband Imaging with Color Cameras
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