The Sun

The Sun seems unchanging, but solar flares, prominences, and sunspots often pop up and disappear. Safely observing the Sun can be both fun and rewarding.

Telescopes coordinate best-ever flare observations

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The Real Reality Show: Our Sun’s Fate

Exoplanets, Planets, Solar System, The Sun

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Solar System, The Sun

What will happen to the outer solar system when the Sun dies?

First sightings of solar flare phenomena confirm 3-D models of space weather

Exotic Objects, Stars, The Sun

Why is there iron in the Sun?

Fierce 2012 magnetic storm barely missed Earth

Astronomers find solar storms behave like supernovae

Video recaps Solar Dynamics Observatory’s year four

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The past year’s other huge space stories

Physicists monitoring huge solar event

Sun continues to emit solar flares

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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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