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Deep-Sky Objects, Observing

Observe a great star cluster: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

Observing, The Moon, Upcoming Events

The Moon, Mars, and Jupiter meet up! This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

Observing, Upcoming Events

Catch the Perseid meteor shower! This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

Deep-Sky Objects, Observing

Explore the Hercules Cluster: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

Deep-Sky Objects, Observing

Gaze into the Snow Globe: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

A photograph of the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex. The image is dominated by swirling nebulae in various colors — yellows, blues, and hints of red and pink. At lower left lies the star Antares, enveloped by a golden yellow cloud. In the upper right is Rho Ophiuchi, surrounded by a blue reflection nebula. The background is filled with countless stars of varying brightness. Dark dust lanes create striking contrasts throughout the image, particularly in the center. The overall effect is a rich, colorful cosmic tapestry of gas, dust, and stars.

Deep-Sky Objects, Observing

The colors of Rho Ophiuchi: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

Deep-Sky Objects, Observing

The North America and Pelican nebulae: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

Deep-Sky Objects, Observing, Planets

Spy two planets in the Bull: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

Deep-Sky Objects, Observing, The Moon

Spot the Moon and the Pleiades: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

Deep-Sky Objects, Observing

The Eagle and the Omega: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

Deep-Sky Objects, Observing

Explore the Lagoon and Trifid nebulae: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

Starmus kicked off a spectacular concert event open to the public in Bratislava, which attracted some 25,000 to 30,000 people who flocked to the site. The brilliant electronic musician Jean-Michel Jarre took to the stage, aided by lasers and fireworks, and hosted special guest Brian May of Queen. Credit: David J. Eicher.

Science, Solar System

Starmus spotlights planet Earth: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher