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.

How can smoke from West Coast fires cause red sunsets in New York?

What will happen to the planets when the Sun becomes a red giant?

Infinity & Beyond — Episode 6: Life Cycle of the Sun

What will Solar Orbiter’s mission accomplish?

Astronomers develop new method for predicting explosive solar flares

Solar Orbiter sends back the closest photos of the Sun ever taken

An elemental problem with the Sun

Solar System, The Sun

Powerful eruptions on the Sun might trigger earthquakes

In what part of the electromagnetic spectrum does the Sun emit energy?

Deep-Sky Objects, Robotic Spaceflight, The Sun

Astronomers think they can find the Sun’s lost siblings

Milky Way, The Sun

In which direction does the Sun move through the Milky Way?

Up close and personal: 10 years in the life of the Sun

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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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