The Moon

The Moon is Earth’s only natural satellite. Whether enjoying a lunar eclipse or observing the Moon’s surface, it has many fascinating features to explore.

Strange Moon rising

Telescopes and Equipment, The Moon

The history and future of telescopes on the Moon

Human Spaceflight, The Moon

Jeff Hester: Rekindling dreams

Human Spaceflight, The Moon

Astronaut urine could help us build Moon bases — seriously

Stephen James O’Meara: The lunar blackdrop effect

Robotic Spaceflight, The Moon

China’s Chang’e-4 mission peers beneath the lunar farside’s surface

Explore 12 great lunar targets

Human Spaceflight, The Moon

Making air from Moon dust: Scientists create a prototype oxygen plant

Observing, The Moon

10 tips for observing the Moon

Solar System, The Moon

What if the Moon disappeared tomorrow?

Human Spaceflight, Space Exploration, The Moon

NASA is developing a lunar dust-busting paint

A night dedicated to the Moon

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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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