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This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher: A conjunction of planets

Great Sphinx of Giza

Observing, The Sun, Upcoming Events

Come with Astronomy associate editor Michael Bakich to Egypt

Observing, Upcoming Events

This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher: The April Lyrid Meteor Shower

The Moon, Upcoming Events

When to see the Moon’s beaded ‘heart’

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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.

The Moon

Our nearest celestial neighbor provides many great sights.

Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech.

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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