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Speaking of the VLT
Next month, James Bond heads to Chile's Very Large Telescope. That can't be good.
S&T Astronomy Day Awards for 2008
The Astronomical League has announced the winners of this year's S&T Astronomy Day Award — and this year there's a tie for the top spot!
The Great Planet Debate
A controversial vote to define "planet" two years ago created more confusion than clarity. So scientists, educators, and curious hangers-on have gathered to get a better handle on what to call the menagerie of worlds that inhabit our solar system and those of other stars.
The Astronomical League's Rising Stars
At its recent national convention in Des Moines, Iowa, the Astronomical League continued its tradition of recognizing the talents and enthusiasm of exceptional teenage stargazers.
NASA Turns 50: Take a Photo!
The U.S. space agency was founded 50 years ago today. You can celebrate by finding your favorite NASA photograph.
Cherry Springs Earns Dark-Sky Status
The International Dark-Sky Association has recognized a remote getaway in north-central Pennsylvania as an International Dark-Sky Park.
"Seeing" Again
PBS will have encore presentations of Timothy Ferris's ode to amateur astronomy.
Microsoft Launches Astronomy Software
Software giant Microsoft wants to show you the universe with its WorldWide Telescope.
Apophis ad Absurdum
Was it a simple misunderstanding, sensationalist reporting, or an outright hoax? Whatever the answer, a recent story about a German student embarrassing NASA's asteroid experts shows how little mass-media reporters know about basic science — and how unlikely they are to check the facts.
Lights Out, Everyone!
It's National Dark-Sky Week, a time to take stock of how badly your nighttime environment has been overrun with poor-quality lighting — and a time to do something about it!
Notes from the Weekend
A site for streaming TV shows has an astronomical bonus. Plus, a couple of other things.
Microsoft's Virtual Observatory
A new contender in astronomical software is coming from the other giant software company in the universe.
It's Official: 2009 Is the Year of Astronomy
The United Nations' General Assembly has formally proclaimed 2009 the International Year of Astronomy.
New Astro Radio and Podcasts
Improve your mind with some science-related audio.
Earth at Night: Not a Pretty Sight
Rosetta's nighttime snapshots of the Eastern Hemisphere show that the fight against light pollution has a long way to go.
Aurora Stamps Have Appeal
The US Postal Service has just rolled out an attractive pair of stamps that feature photos of the northern and southern lights.
Let's Count Stars!
Researchers want you to help them examine the pervasiveness of light pollution during October.
