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Hot New Products for 2007
One of the most popular features we publish in Sky & Telescope is our annual Hot Products roundup, in which we call special attention to noteworthy astronomy products introduced into the marketplace during the past year.
Listen to What the April Sky Offers
With April upon us, the evenings are finally getting warm enough for most of us to comfortably observe the heavens without fear of frostbite. And when you do go out, be sure to download our monthly podcast before you venture outdoors.
This Rock Really Rolls Along
Despite a nearly full Moon, backyard astronomers around the world turned their telescopes skyward this past weekend to track down asteroid 2006 VV2.
Astro Image in the News:
A Total Eclipse from Orbit
March 19th's solar eclipse was only a partial event from the ground, but the Hinode spacecraft was perfectly positioned to see the Moon cover the Sun completely.
Pluto Occultation — A First Report
Professional and amateur astronomers are continuing to sift through and analyze data they collected during the March 18th occultation involving Pluto and a 15th-magnitude star in Sagittarius. It was the best-ever Pluto occultation predicted for North America.
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Astro Image in the News:
Jupiter's New Red Spot
Taking in the sights as it zipped past Jupiter en route to Pluto, the New Horizons spacecraft has given planetary scientists their best view yet of a new Earth-size storm swirling in the planet's southern hemisphere.
The Moon Meets the Pleiades
The Moon will be closing in on Messier 45 tonight; observers along the West Coast may see the Moon pass in front of some of the star cluster.
Taking a Bite Out of the Sun
On Monday parts of Southeast Asia, China, Korea, Siberia, and northwestern Alaska (where it was still the 18th) were treated to a relatively minor partial eclipse of the Sun. Although the event wasn't seen by many, those who were fortunate to be in the Moon's shadow snapped some great photos.
Northern Spring Arrives on March 20th
Contacts: Alan M. MacRobert, Senior Editor 855-638-5388 x151, [email protected] J. Kelly Beatty, Executive Editor 855-638-5388 x148, [email protected] Note to Editors/Producers: This release is accompanied by publication-quality illustrations and broadcast-quality animations; see details below. The long, cold, snowy winter of 2006-07 officially comes to its much-anticipated end at 8:07 p.m.…
Got a Comet Craving? Grab the April S & T
Did you get a chance to see the brightest comet in the past four decades? Odds are that unless you live in the Southern Hemisphere, you didn't catch Comet McNaught in all of its spectacular glory. But worry not; we've collected the best images of the comet from both hemispheres and rushed them into the April issue of Sky & Telescope magazine — on newsstands now!
Your Lunar Eclipse Images
Weather was a major obstacle for seeing this weekend's total lunar eclipse. Many who did witness the Moon plunge into the Earth's shadow had to overcome rain showers, overcast skies, and high winds. But your pictures show that it was worth the effort.
March's Moon Mania
Lunatics be warned! The next three nights will make for some wonderful Moon observing. While floating near the Sickle of Leo, the Lion, you'll see Luna nearly cover a planet, hover gracefully near one of the brightest stars in the sky, and plunge deep into Earth's shadow.
This Weekend's Total Lunar Eclipse
For many of us, the Moon is about to go dark for the first time in 2½ years.
March 3rd's Total Lunar Eclipse
For many of us, the Moon is about to go dark for the first time in 2½ years.
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Don't Miss Out on the March S&T
Be sure to visit your newsstand for the March issue of Sky & Telescope. Inside you'll find all the information you'll need for March 3rd's lunar eclipse — the first total eclipse of the Moon since October 27–28, 2004, and much more.
Get Addicted to Stargazing!
If you have ever thought that stargazing is too difficult, too expensive, or too boring, then you should read Stargazing, our newest blog written by Sky & Telescope's associate editor Tony Flanders.
Inner Planets in the Evening
Venus and Mercury shine in the west after sunset. The pair will be closest on Sunday evening.
Get Hooked on the Ringed Planet
It's nearly full Moon, so you might need an excuse to go outside and brave the frigid weather. Here's a great one: treat yourself to the majesty of Saturn. Right now the planetary gem is shining in Leo at magnitude 0.0, and it is currently the brightest it will be for many years to come.
More of Your Comet Photos
Although the Comet McNaught show is over for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, folks below the equator are enjoying quite a treat. Check out the more than 100 pictures you've sent to our Photo Gallery thus far. As all the reports have suggested, this is indeed one of the greatest comets of the past few decades.
Eclipses in 2007
Two total lunar eclipses are visible from parts of North America in 2007. But if you're looking for a total solar eclipse, you'll need to wait till August 2008 — and travel to Central Asia.
