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Osiris-REX Capsule Returns Samples of Asteroid Bennu to Earth
Samples taken from the asteroid Bennu are now safely on Earth.
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This Week's Sky at a Glance, September 22 – October 1
This Week's Sky at a Glance, September 22 – October 1
The bright Moon steps eastwaed night by night under Altair, then Saturn, then the Great Square of Pegasus. Meanwhile, Deneb replaces Vega as the zenith star; welcome to fall.
where to lookSeptember Podcast: Explore the Summer Triangle
Sky Tour Podcast
Daylight hours are getting shorter in the Northern Hemisphere, which means the hours for stargazing are getting longer throughout September! So stream or download this month’s Sky Tour astronomy podcast for lots of great tips on what you can see this month in the evening sky.
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Cosmic Recovery
Maybe deliberate experiences of joy and awe should be standard in any post-op plan.
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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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Issue Highlights
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Stellafane Turns 100
Dennis di Cicco
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Shake, Rattle, and Roll
Javier Barbuzano
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Williamina Fleming’s Deep-Sky Discoveries
Steve Gottlieb