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swirl of hot, yellow-orange material around black hole as black hole eats the material

The Black Hole Files with Camille Carlisle

Neutron Star Eaten by Small Black Hole (Probably)

Gravitational-wave astronomers have identified ripples in spacetime from the coalescence of a neutron star with what’s likely one of the smallest black holes ever found.

Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson

Star-Mapping Mission Gaia Impacted by Micrometeoroid, Solar Storm

Having survived two recent threats — high-velocity space dust and enhanced solar activity — Gaia is now returning better data than ever.

eVscope setup

Explore the Night with Bob King

Visual Observing vs. Smart Telescopes — Finding Harmony

The latest smartscope astrophotography craze opens the door to some incredible opportunities for both beginners and seasoned observers.

Open cluster NGC 6134

Southern Stargazing with Jonathan Nally

Explore Norma: The right (angle) constellation for July

Little-known Norma, a small constellation in the southern sky, contains several stellar and deep-sky delights.

Image of Antares surrounded in nebulae

Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis

The Fiery Heart of Antares

A long-ago incident forged a connection with Antares, the topaz-colored star at the heart of the Scorpion.

Spica occultation map

Explore the Night with Bob King

Catch an Exciting Spica Occultation on July 13th

Don't miss Spica's dramatic disappearance at the Moon's dark limb. We also check in on the status of current bright comets.

T CrB map

Explore the Night with Bob King

Is the "Blaze Star" About to Blow? You May Be the First to Know

T Coronae Borealis is a nova star that's due to suddenly — and briefly — brighten. Here's how to see this once-in-a-lifetime event.

Sample Return

Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson

China's Chang'e 6 Has Returned with Pieces from the Farside of the Moon

China’s Chang’e 6 mission has brought back material from the farside of the Moon.

Omega Centauri as galactic nucleus

Southern Stargazing with Jonathan Nally

Centaurus Constellation: Glimpse the Greatest Globular

The Centaurus constellation holds some of the best southern targets, including the Omega Centauri globular cluster and the Centaurus A galaxy.

Planet parade

Explore the Night with Bob King

See the Real Planet Parade

Maximize your planetary pleasure and get re-acquainted with Earth's siblings during the June 29th dawn planet parade.

Hubble

Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson

Hubble Has Transitioned to New Observing Mode, Continuing Science (Updated)

NASA engineers are working to extend operations for the venerable space telescope. Observations are expected to continue by mid-June.

Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis

Why We Look Up: Anticipation

The wait until nightfall can make observing cosmic wonders all the sweeter.

Comet 13P/Olbers

Explore the Night with Bob King

Comet 13P/Olbers Juices Up June Skies

June brings heat and bugs but also a moderately bright, early-evening comet that returns every 69 years.

Landing

Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson

Whirlwind Chang’e 6 Mission Collects Lunar Samples, Heads Back Home

China Chang’e 6 mission has landed on the Moon and is now set to perform another first: a sample return from the lunar farside.

Voyager

Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson

Voyager 1 and Its Instruments Are Back Online (Updated)

Voyager 1 is once again returning data from two of four science instruments onboard.

Galilaei crater May 20, 2024

Explore the Night with Bob King

Why Did Galileo Get Such a Puny Crater?

Galileo was one of the first people to study the Moon through a telescope. You'd think he'd get more than 10-mile-wide crater for his efforts. But of course, there's more to the story.

Trumpler 22 star cluster

Southern Stargazing with Jonathan Nally

Explore the Star Clusters of Centaurus

This large constellation abounds in deep-sky delights, including many fine open star clusters.

Aurora lights up a lake in the foreground with a horizon of trees with green towards the horizon and pink further up.

Explore the Night with Bob King

Severe Geogmagnetic Storm Has Arrived! Auroral Blast Expected Friday Night

A severe geomagnetic storm has just hit Earth — which means we could see auroras tonight! Here's what you'll need to know.

bizarre loops of light created by black hole's gravity

The Black Hole Files with Camille Carlisle

Video: Plunge into a Black Hole

A new visualization from NASA takes the viewer on a one-way journey into a black hole.

Comet C/2023 A3 early May

Explore the Night with Bob King

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Brightens, Grows a Tail

Are you excited about Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS's prospects for a bright appearance this autumn? Guess what? It's already gorgeous.