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Listen to Our September Podcast
This month's podcast explores how there still plenty of summer's stars to view even as we transition to autumn.
Earth To Hit Aurigid Meteors
Western skywatchers are hoping to see a display of bright meteors on the morning of September 1st, as the Aurigid meteor shower is predicted to make a strong but brief showing.
Sky at a Glance | August 17th, 2007
This week brings an eclipse of the Moon to North America early on Tuesday morning the 28th, and a possible outburst of the Aurigid meteors before dawn on the morning of September 1st. Westerners have the best seats for both.
Sky at a Glance | August 17th, 2007
This is a great week to watch Jupiter and the dance of its moons. And don't miss our own Moon passing by it through Scorpius and Sagittarius.
Uranus and Neptune in 2007
Sky & Telescope diagramThe solar system beyond Saturn has been much in the news in the last year, but just three of its denizens are visible in amateur telescopes. Binoculars readily show Uranus and, with a little more difficulty, Neptune. Pluto normally needs at least an 8-inch telescope and a…
Sky at a Glance | August 10th, 2007
The Perseid meteor shower should peak late on the night of Sunday the 12th, but you're likely to see occasional Perseids all week if you watch the stars. Meanwhile, Jupiter shines in the south at dusk, and Mars rises after midnight.
Your Audio Sky Tour: August 2007
Venus and Saturn have exited stage west, leaving Jupiter to rule the evening sky alone. Learn how to find it and the center of our galaxy in this month's tour. Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (6MB MP3 download: running time: 6m4s)
Mercury Meets the Twins
In the early morning hours of August 1st, you can see Mercury in the constellation Gemini.
Jupiter's Circulating Current
Amateurs capture Jupiter's spots in the act of jumping belts.
Sky at a Glance | July 27th, 2007
Big Jupiter shines in early evening, little Mars shines in the small hours of the morning — and elusive Mercury is now displaying itself nicely low in the dawn.
Dust Continues to Blanket Mars
Dust storms have curtailed all rover activity for nearly a month.
Comet Discoverers Awarded
This year's Edgar Wilson Award went to three unique amateur comet discoverers.
The End of the Rovers?
The dust clouds on Mars are blocking out so much sunlight that the Mars Exploration Rovers may not survive until the storm blows over.
A Ringside View of Uranus
Astronomers have assembled an armada of telescopes to observe Uranus in a way that hasn't been possible since the 1960s.
Sky at a Glance | July 13th, 2007
Venus is sinking low, but it's got Saturn and Regulus to keep it company in its decline. For a couple days the Moon pays a visit too. (Think photo opportunity!) The Moon are sinking toward the horizon in the western twilight. But bright Jupiter, on the other side of the sky, comes into its own after dark.
Sky at a Glance | July 13th, 2007
Venus is sinking low, Saturn and Regulus are nearly out of sight, but busy Jupiter rules the sky after dark. And the Moon pays it a visit
Martian Dustup Has an Impact
As a storm rages in Mars's atmosphere, two rovers on the surface and three orbiters above wait for the dust to settle.
Spotty Weather
There's a cool sunspot group visible right now. If the weather is clear, go grab a safe solar viewer and check it out for yourself.
Sky at a Glance | July 6th, 2007
Venus and Saturn are sinking toward the horizon in the western twilight. But bright Jupiter, on the other side of the sky, comes into its own after dark.
