Dave Eicher, Editor Emeritus of *Astronomy* magazine, encourages observers to locate Saturn, the solar system's sixth planet, in the evening sky. During this observational period, Saturn's typically ...

On November 22, Titan will transit Saturn. The Silver Sliver Galaxy (NGC 891), an edge-on spiral measuring 13’ by 3’ and glowing at magnitude 9.9, is observable 3.5° east of Almach (Gamma Andromedae) ...

Successful astronomical observing sessions are significantly enhanced by pre-planning an observing list, ideally sorted geographically (west to east) to optimize viewing flow. Observers are advised to ...

Observing the wonders of the night sky begins with selecting the right telescope. Join us on Nov. 20, 2025, at 9:00 am EST for Astronomy Unlocked: How to Choose Your Best Telescope. This virtual event ...

Primordial nucleosynthesis during the early universe generated hydrogen, helium, and minor lithium-7 before the cosmos cooled, halting further fusion. Stellar interiors synthesize elements up to iron ...

On October 25, Saturn's moon Iapetus reaches inferior conjunction, positioned 1.3′ north of Saturn and shining at approximately 11th magnitude, making it easier to observe near its parent planet.

The article outlines a series of observational opportunities for planets, including Jupiter's Galilean moon shadow transits, close approaches of the Moon with Venus, Mercury, and Mars in the predawn ...

The Seestar S30 is introduced as a compact, all-in-one astroimaging system by ZWO, designed for capturing deep-sky objects through integrated optics, automated tracking, and a user-friendly software ...

October features significant planetary phenomena, including two transits of Titan across Saturn and recurring tandem transits of Io and Europa across Jupiter's disk, often with their shadows. The ...

A federal government shutdown resulted in the furlough of approximately 15,000 NASA civil servants, necessitating the suspension of most agency functions, including educational support, public access, ...

Data from NASA's Dawn mission, analyzed via thermal and chemical models, suggests Ceres possessed a long-lasting internal heat source driven by radioactive element decay. This heat source, reaching ...

Manual cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques, including the "handstand" method, are ineffective in microgravity due to the lack of a counter-force to compression, resulting in insufficient ...