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ASTRONOMY & OBSERVING NEWS
Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson
New Horizons Recruits Amateurs to Sight Stars
The New Horizons team wants you to help measure the distance to two stars, yielding the longest-ever baseline measurement of a key cosmic yardstick.
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Where to Look Tonight
This Week’s Sky at a Glance, February 28 – March 7
This Week’s Sky at a Glance, February 28 – March 7
Venus shines near the Moon and Betelgeuse is brightening again — find other night sky sights in this week's roundup.
where to lookMarch 2020: A Planet Trio and More!
March 2020: A Planet Trio and More!
During March, the cosmos offers a lot to see both before sunrise and after sunset. To get a guided tour of the month's highlights, play or download this month's Sky Tour episode.
Tune In and Look UpEditor's PICKS
Photographer: Jim Militello
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Comet C/2019 Y1 ATLAS (Feb.16,2020)
Photographer: Pepe Chambó
Comet C/2019 Y1 ATLAS (Feb.16,2020)
Photographer: Pepe Chambó
Photographer: Miguel-Aznar
Photographer: Borasa Piotr
The Flame, the Ice, and some piece of the Horse
Photographer: heldriver
Orion Nebula, M42, NGC 1976, M43, NGC 1982
Photographer: heldriver
A piece of Rosette Nebula, C49, NGC 2239, NGC 2244
Photographer: heldriver
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The Universe Through Hubble’s Eye
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Quicksilver Astronomy
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A Curious Straight Ray
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