astronomy

September Astronomical Highlights: The Equinox and a Micromoon

This month brings us a big day and a small moon

By Kelly Kizer Whitt September 1, 2019

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August Astronomical Highlights: The Middle of the Galaxy

The Milky Way gets centered this month

By Kelly Kizer Whitt August 1, 2019

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July Astronomical Highlights: Noctilucent Clouds and the Summer Triangle

Fireworks aren’t the only show in the sky this month

By Kelly Kizer Whitt July 1, 2019

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June Astronomical Highlights: Serpent Bearer and Strawberry Moon

Summer is a great time to seek out some true darkness

By Kelly Kizer Whitt June 1, 2019

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May Astronomical Highlight: A Gala of Galaxies

Spring is the time for deep space to shine

By Kelly Kizer Whitt May 1, 2019

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April Astronomical Highlights: A Planet or Two, and Lots of Stars

It’s a good month, and epoch, for stargazing

By Kelly Kizer Whitt April 1, 2019

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Recapturing the Night

On learning to reconnect with the stars through a telescope and a camera

By Jeremy Miller March 26, 2019

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March Astronomical Highlights: Cepheus and a Distant Star

The night sky shines with faraway stars and northern lights

By Kelly Kizer Whitt March 1, 2019

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February Astronomical Highlights: Meteors and the Dawn of the Planets

What doesn’t happen this month is just as interesting as what does

By Kelly Kizer Whitt February 1, 2019

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Best Astronomical Highlights of 2019

What to look out (and up) for this coming year

By Kelly Kizer Whitt January 1, 2019

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