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AstroBackyard
- Rediscover the Night Sky: 6 Things You’re Missing Because of Light Pollution April 13, 2026If you’ve ever stepped outside at night and looked up, it probably felt like you were seeing the night sky. A few bright stars, maybe a familiar constellation or two, and that’s it. For most people, that is the night sky they know, but it’s only a small fraction of what’s actually there. Over time,... […]Ashley Northcotte
- My Astrophotography Processing Workflow in PixInsight & Photoshop April 2, 2026In this guide, I’m going to walk you through my current astrophotography processing workflow from start to finish. The biggest thing I want you to take away isn’t just what tools to use, but when to use them. If you’re looking for a PixInsight processing tutorial that is actually easy to follow, this guide will... […]Trevor Jones
- The Best Weather Apps for Astronomy March 12, 2026A good weather app can save you a lot of frustration when you’re planning a night under the stars. The best weather apps for astronomy go beyond a basic clear-or-cloudy forecast, helping you check things like cloud cover, seeing, transparency, wind, humidity, and even smoke before you drag all your gear outside. If you spend... […]Trevor Jones
NASA Solar System & Beyond
- CSDA Quality Assessment Report Evaluates Satellogic NewSat Data April 17, 2026The report adds to the growing documentation on commercial data’s contributions to Earth science research and applications.
- Webinar 4/29: NASA CSDA Program Vendor Focus- MDA Space April 17, 2026Join us April 29 at 2:00 p.m. EDT to learn more about CSDA program vendor MDA Space.
- NASA Artemis II Human Research Data Methodology Challenge April 17, 2026NASA’s Human Research Program (HRP) uses research to develop methods to protect the health and performance of astronauts in space. In support of NASA’s goals for long-term missions on the surface of the Moon and human exploration of Mars, HRP is using ground research facilities, the International Space Station, and analog environments to monitor human health in deep space. NASA’s Artemis II mission was the first […]Bailey G. Light
Sky & Telescope
- This Week's Sky at a Glance, April 17 – 26 April 17, 2026The waxing Moon this week visits Venus, the Pleiades, and the Jupiter-Pollux-Castor triangle, then occults Regulus in a bright sky. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, April 17 – 26 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.Alan MacRobert
- What Were the Flashes That Artemis 2 Astronauts Saw? April 16, 2026The crew of Artemis 2 reported six flashes of light while passing behind the Moon. We've seen those kinds of flashes before. The post What Were the Flashes That Artemis 2 Astronauts Saw? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.David L. Chandler
- See the Moon Hide Regulus, the Stellar Heart of the Lion April 15, 2026Watch Regulus disappear and reappear before your eyes during its last North American occultation in the current cycle. The post See the Moon Hide Regulus, the Stellar Heart of the Lion appeared first on Sky & Telescope.Bob King