astronomy

An Astronomer's Life in Transit

Sara Seager navigates her course after a difficult loss

By Jeremy Miller July 4, 2020

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June Stargazing: Animals in the Night

Turns out we all need darkness to thrive

By Jeremy Miller June 1, 2020

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May Stargazing: Comet Atlas

A silver surfer appears in the cosmos, and distant galaxies shine

By Jeremy Miller May 1, 2020

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April Stargazing: Planetary Quarantine

Gazing into space reminds us just how alone—and connected—we really are

By Jeremy Miller April 1, 2020

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March Stargazing: The Morning Star

A closer look at Venus reveals a frightening scenario

By Jeremy Miller March 1, 2020

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February Stargazing: The Rise of Space Junk

Swarms of satellites may soon compromise our view of the night sky

By Jeremy Miller February 1, 2020

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January Stargazing: Orion Nebula

The night sky this month reminds us space is both empty and very full

By Jeremy Miller January 1, 2020

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December Observing Highlights: Hypnotic Venus and a Parade of Stars

This month the night sky is merry and bright

By Kelly Kizer Whitt December 1, 2019

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November Astronomical Highlights: Mercury’s Transit and Asteroid Vesta

This month is about transitions

By Kelly Kizer Whitt November 1, 2019

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October Astronomical Highlights: Orionid Meteors and the Pleiades

This month the sky is full of treats and some tricks

By Kelly Kizer Whitt October 1, 2019

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