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• Rediscover the Night Sky: 6 Things You’re Missing Because of Light Pollution April 13, 2026
  If 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, 2026
  In 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, 2026
  A 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

• A Hug for Home Away from Home April 14, 2026
  NASA astronaut Christina Koch, Artemis II mission specialist, hugs the Orion spacecraft in the well deck of USS John P. Murtha, Saturday, April 11, 2026. NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California, on Friday, April […]
  Monika Luabeya
• April 2026 Satellite Puzzler April 14, 2026
  Your challenge is to tell us the location of the satellite image and why it is interesting.
• NASA’s Webb Redefines Dividing Line Between Planets, Stars April 14, 2026
  Planets, like those in our solar system, form in a bottom-up process where small bits of rock and ice clump together and grow larger over time. But the heftier the planet, the harder it is to explain its formation that way. Astronomers used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to examine 29 Cygni b, an object […]

Sky & Telescope

• Sky & Telescope Reports: New Telescopes and More at NEAF April 14, 2026
  Sky & Telescope editors made their annual pilgrimage to the Northeast Astronomy Forum to check out new astro-gear and meet up with contributors and readers alike. The post Sky & Telescope Reports: New Telescopes and More at NEAF appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
  The Editors of Sky & Telescope
• Do Look Up: Asteroid Apophis Will Fly By Earth in Three Years April 13, 2026
  The 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
• Planets Collide Around Young, Sun-like Star April 13, 2026
  Astronomers 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

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