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AstroBackyard
- Dark Sky Camping: RV Lighting Etiquette and Setup April 28, 2026Dark sky camping has become a big part of how we travel. Whether we’re heading to a remote site or setting up at a star party, the goal is always the same: get away from artificial light and experience the night sky the way it’s meant to be seen. What we’ve learned, though, is that... […]Ashley Northcotte
- 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
NASA Solar System & Beyond
- NASA eClips and GLOBE Educators Strengthen a Regional STEM Ecosystem in Coastal Virginia May 5, 2026Thirty-eight science educators representing seven school districts across Virginia’s Tidewater region joined forces with community organizations, such as the Elizabeth River Project, to deepen their instructional practice through a dynamic collaboration between NASA eClips and the GLOBE (Global Learning and Observation to Benefit the Environment) Program. Together, these groups are cultivating a regional STEM ecosystem […]
- NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover Surveys ‘Crocodile Bridge’ May 5, 2026Description NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover used its Mastcam-Z camera system to capture this 360-degree panorama of a region nicknamed “Crocodile Bridge” on Jezero Crater’s rim. The panorama is made up of 980 images, 971 of which were taken on Dec. 18, 2025, the 1,717th Martian day, or sol, of the mission. An additional nine were […]
- Curiosity Blog, Sols 4879-4885: Struggle at Atacama May 5, 2026Written by William Farrand, Senior Research Scientist, Space Science Institute Earth planning date: Friday, May 1, 2026 Chile’s Atacama desert is the driest mid-latitude desert in the world, receiving only 15 millimeters (0.59 inches) of precipitation per year. Only the dry valleys of Antarctica receive less precipitation. These environmental conditions have made the Atacama a […]
Sky & Telescope
- Meet the Constellations: Leo, the Lion May 5, 2026Leo, the Lion, is one of the most recognizable of the spring constellations, with its large size, distinctive shape, and plentiful bright stars. The post Meet the Constellations: Leo, the Lion appeared first on Sky & Telescope.Daniel Johnson
- Astronomers Find Atmosphere Around a Pluto-like World May 4, 2026Observations — including from an amateur astronomer — show that the Plutino 2002 XV93 has a thin wisp of air around it. The post Astronomers Find Atmosphere Around a Pluto-like World appeared first on Sky & Telescope.Colin Stuart
- This Week's Sky at a Glance, May 1 – 9 May 1, 2026Venus hangs in place in the western twilight while Aldebaran and the Pleiades continue their downward slide behind it. And if Venus is the Evening Star, then bright Jupiter, high to its upper left, counts as the False Evening Star. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, May 1 – 9 appeared first on […]Alan MacRobert