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.

The Moon, The Sun

The Solar Dynamics Observatory observes Earth, lunar transits in same day

Lunar scientists shed light on Moon’s impact history

Robotic Spaceflight, The Moon, The Sun

Spacecraft reveals recent geological activity on the Moon

Space Exploration, The Moon

NASA spacecraft returns first video from farside of the Moon

Robotic Spaceflight, The Moon

The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter’s Lyman Alpha Mapping Project reveals lunar surface features

Human Spaceflight, Robotic Spaceflight, Space Exploration, The Moon

NASA’s twin GRAIL spacecraft reunite in lunar orbit

The deep Moans round with many voices

There’s a lot of Moon to observe

Exploring some curious lunar features

Observing, The Moon

Can you spot June’s total eclipse of the Moon?

How often does a large meteroid hit the Moon? Can I see such an impact?

Observing, The Moon

Total lunar eclipse, December 21, 2010

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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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