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Learn about upcoming observing events like eclipses, meteor showers, comets, and conjunctions, as well as how to observe and photograph them.

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Funerary artifacts of Tutankhamun reside in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, one of the destinations in Astronomy’s upcoming 2027 eclipse trips that will capture the greatest eclipse for the rest of our lives. Credit: Eclipse Traveler

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Credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center/Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.

The Sun

Safely observing the Sun can be a fun and rewarding experience.

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Credit: Ted Hauter.

The Moon

Our nearest celestial neighbor provides many great sights.

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Planets

Targeting our solar system’s other worlds is well worth the effort.

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Credit: Tony Hallas.

Deep-Sky Objects

Nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies are the night sky’s hidden gems.

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Credit: Celestron.

Telescopes & Equipment

Explore the tools that can help you unlock the night sky.

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Credit: Peter Michaud, Gemini Observatory.

Astrophotography

Capturing great celestial sights is both an art and a skill.

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