“...all the past is but a beginning of a beginning, and that all that is and has been is but the twilight of dawn.”

— H.G. Wells
1902

Astronomy

This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 19 – 28

Sky & Telescope Magazine - Fri, 07/19/2024 - 5:14am

Scorpius poses at center stage in the south. The Sagittarius Teapot follows behind it. And Rasalhague, the head star of Ophiuchus. turns the Summer Triangle into a big, upright diamond.

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New Exploration of Titan's Seas

Sky & Telescope Magazine - Thu, 07/18/2024 - 1:08pm

A new look at data from NASA's Cassini mission confirms methane cycles on Saturn's largest moon, Titan, just as water cycles on Earth.

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NASA Cancels VIPER Lunar Rover Mission

Sky & Telescope Magazine - Wed, 07/17/2024 - 5:48pm

The development of the VIPER lunar rover has been discontinued.

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Visual Observing vs. Smart Telescopes — Finding Harmony

Sky & Telescope Magazine - Wed, 07/17/2024 - 9:00am

The latest smartscope astrophotography craze opens the door to some incredible opportunities for both beginners and seasoned observers.

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Explore Norma: The right (angle) constellation for July

Sky & Telescope Magazine - Tue, 07/16/2024 - 11:34am

Little-known Norma, a small constellation in the southern sky, contains several stellar and deep-sky delights.

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