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.

Robotic Spaceflight, The Moon

Chang’e 5: Chinese spacecraft lands on Moon, prepares to collect lunar samples

Ask Astro: Why does the Moon disappear during New Moon?

Solar System, The Moon

Is space mining the eco-friendly choice?

Get ready for this Halloween’s Blue Hunter’s Moon

Alien Life, The Moon

NASA’s flying SOFIA telescope confirms water in the Moon’s soil

Human Spaceflight, The Moon

Infinity & Beyond — Episode 10: The Artemis Missions

Solar System, The Moon

The Moon’s ancient magnetic field helped protect the young Earth

Celestial scraps

Robotic Spaceflight, The Moon

How do spacecraft communicate from the farside of the Moon?

Lunar storyline

Human Spaceflight, The Moon

Apollo 11 brought a message of peace to the Moon — but Neil and Buzz almost forgot to leave it behind

Infinity & Beyond — Episode 3: How the Moon formed

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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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