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- 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
- Eyeing the Richat Structure April 16, 2026The circular geologic feature in northwestern Africa can be hard to recognize from the ground, but it is obvious when viewed from space.
- I Am Artemis: Rebekah Tolatovicz April 15, 2026Listen to this audio excerpt from Rebekah Tolatovicz, a mechanical technician lead supporting the Orion spacecraft’s main contractor Lockheed Martin: At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, there is a fleet of Orion spacecraft in work, and Rebekah Tolatovicz’s hands have helped build each one. Tolatovicz works to build, integrate, and test the spacecraft used […]Erika Peters
- NASA Selects Voyager for Seventh Private Mission to Space Station April 15, 2026NASA and Voyager Technologies have signed an order for the seventh private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, targeted to launch no earlier than 2028 from Florida. This is the company’s first selection for a private astronaut mission to the orbiting laboratory, underscoring NASA’s ongoing investment in fostering a commercial space economy and expanding […]Gerelle Q. Dodson
Sky & Telescope
- 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
- Planets Collide Around Young, Sun-like Star April 13, 2026Astronomers have uncovered evidence that two planets collided around a young star, revealing how giant impacts sculpt baby solar systems. The post Planets Collide Around Young, Sun-like Star appeared first on Sky & Telescope.Arielle Frommer
- Do Look Up: Asteroid Apophis Will Fly By Earth in Three Years April 13, 2026The close pass of Apophis is nothing to fear. Will you be watching on Friday, April 13, 2029, when this asteroid glides across the sky? The post Do Look Up: Asteroid Apophis Will Fly By Earth in Three Years appeared first on Sky & Telescope.Richard Tresch Fienberg