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New Exploration of Titan's Seas

Thu, 07/18/2024 - 12:08pm

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

Wed, 07/17/2024 - 4:48pm

The development of the VIPER lunar rover has been discontinued.

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Visual Observing vs. Smart Telescopes — Finding Harmony

Wed, 07/17/2024 - 8:00am

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

Tue, 07/16/2024 - 10:34am

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

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