Planets

The solar system’s planets make for great observational targets, whether using a telescope or your naked eye. But finding them sometimes can be a challenge.

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Saturns unite!

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Exoplanets with topsy-turvy orbits found around inconspicuous star

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Chilean rocks aid the search for life on Mars

White dwarfs devouring exoplanets reveal exotic types of rock

Strong aurorae dazzle astronauts on space station

Planets, Solar System

A tiny telescope beyond Saturn might trump giant telescopes near Earth

Galaxies, Planets

Found: The first exoplanet outside of our Milky Way

What colors are the planets in our solar system? And why are they so different?

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Catching Mercury by the tail

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Martian floods filled Jezero Crater, Perseverance finds

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Perseverance’s first major successes on Mars — an update from mission scientists

Planets, Solar System

BepiColombo snaps its first images of Mercury

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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.

Credit: Ted Hauter.

The Moon

Our nearest celestial neighbor provides many great sights.

Planets

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

Credit: Tony Hallas.

Deep-Sky Objects

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

Credit: Celestron.

Telescopes & Equipment

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

Credit: Peter Michaud, Gemini Observatory.

Astrophotography

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

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