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.

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A crescent corona

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Catch this month’s lunar eclipse, the longest of the century

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Did the Moon once have a long-lived magnetic field? New research resolves the mystery.

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Go ‘behind the mission’ of Apollo 15

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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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