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.

Solar System, The Moon

From a million miles away, NASA camera shows Moon crossing face of Earth

Can a moon have its own moon?

What exactly is a degree in terms of the distance between stars?

Exoplanets, Observing, Planets, Solar System, The Moon

Totality’s long embrace

The “Aristarchus X”

Exoplanets, Observing, Planets, Solar System, The Moon

Perseids reign supreme

Solar System, The Moon

Crashing comets may explain mysterious lunar swirls

Exoplanets, Observing, Planets, Solar System, The Moon

Venus dazzles at dusk

Exoplanets, Observing, Planets, Solar System, The Moon

Venus meets Jupiter at dusk

A new view of the Moon’s formation

Exoplanets, Observing, Planets, Solar System, The Moon

Saturn at its glorious best

Extent of Moon’s giant volcanic eruption is revealed

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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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