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.

Sungrazing comet aids magnetic-field models

Young star suggests our Sun was a feisty toddler

When the Sun produces a coronal mass ejection, is the blast of sufficient force to alter our star’s path through the cosmos? Do these eruptions significantly perturb our solar system?

Turbulence explains magnetic field misbehavior in solar flares

Subaru Telescope observations and the CoRoT mission unveil the future of the Sun

The Sun emits first X class solar flares of 2013

Brewing up a solar storm

The Moon, The Sun

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

NASA deciphering the mysterious math of the solar wind

The Solar Dynamics Observatory completes third year eyeing the Sun

Massive stellar winds are made of tiny pieces

Exoplanets, Planets, Solar System, The Sun

What is the best and cheapest way to get into solar observing?

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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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