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OSIRIS-Rex to Perform Touch-and-Go Sampling at Bennu
The dramatic climax for NASA's Osiris-REX mission is at hand, as the probe touches down on asteroid Bennu to collect a sample of its surface.
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Where to Look Tonight
This Weeks' Sky at a Glance, October 16 – 24
This Weeks' Sky at a Glance, October 16 – 24
Mars is edging away a bit now from its close approach to Earth, but on the other hand, it rises higher into fine telescopic view earlier in the night.
where to lookOctober 2020: Mars is the Star!
Sky Tour Podcast
October evenings offer many wonderful night-sky sights — including a dramatic appearance by Mars — and you can find them by listening to our guided audio tour of the star-filled sky.
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