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Astronomers Map the Milky Way's "Underworld"
A simulated map of the Milky Way shows the location of our galaxy's stellar corpses — and they're not where you might think they'd be.
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Where to Look Tonight
This Week's Sky at a Glance, September 30 – October 8
This Week's Sky at a Glance, September 30 – October 8
The Moon poses with Antares at dusk. A few nights later, lunar sunrise unveils the sharp black line of the Straight Wall in Mare Nubium for small-telescope users. Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars span the evening sky. Mercury climbs onstage at dawn.
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Sky Tour Podcast
October is a great time of year to do some casual stargazing. The stars and planets are waiting for you — all you need is this month’s Sky Tour astronomy podcast. Just download or stream the audio file and take it with you outside.
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Beware the Astronomy Habit
Why do you look up? Maybe there was something that initially drew you out to the stars...and maybe now it's a habit of the best kind.
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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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A Deeper View
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The Search for Middle-weight Black Holes
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Cosmic Cataclysm in South America
Peter H. Schultz and Thomas A. Dobbins