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Astronomy & Space Feature Writer: Kelly Whitt

What do you want to see tonight? Find the planets, meteor showers, moon phases, globular clusters, galaxies and more.

Learn about the latest discoveries in astronomical research, read breaking space news, or revisit the basics of solar system science. Get information on any of the planets or constellations. Discover the best stargazing targets for binoculars. Or sit back, relax, and read some entertaining blogs.


Feature Writer Articles in Astronomy & Space

 		Night Sky Observing Guide for April 2010
April brings the Lyrid meteor shower, the best chance to see Mercury all year, and brilliant Venus as the evening star.
Mini Messier Marathon
Messier Marathons are an attempt to view all 110 objects in one night. Here is a list of Messier objects to observe for those who would like a shorter version.
The Constellations Apus, Mensa and Dorado
Two of these three south circumpolar constellations are home to the Large Magellanic Cloud, a dwarf galaxy close to Earth and easily visible to the unaided eye.
Common Space Acronyms
NASA, itself an acronym, is famous for using many acronyms to describe its programs and missions. Here is a quick overview of some of the most popular acronyms.
Star-Forming Region NGC 346
NGC 346 is a glowing nebula and cluster located a couple hundred thousand light-years from Earth.
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 		Discovering the Extrasolar Planet CoRoT-9b
The newly discovered transiting extrasolar planet, CoRoT-9b, has a mass, density and composition similar to Jupiter and Saturn and a fairly moderate temperature.
The North America Nebula
The North America Nebula, NGC 7000, is an emission nebula in the Constellation Cygnus, the Swan, that resembles the North American continent.
Hoag's Object
Hoag's Object was discovered in 1950 and was poorly understood for years. Today astronomers identify it as an atypical type of galaxy known as a ring galaxy.
A Tour of Mars
Famous for its red color, the fourth planet from the Sun has many interesting characteristics, both unique to itself and in common with Earth.
Arcturus - 4th Brightest Star in the Night Sky
Arcturus is one of the brightest stars and has an important scientific heritage and rich cultural lore, including ties with the 1933 World's Fair.
The Discovery of Pluto in 1930
The discovery of Pluto was the culmination of a 25-year search for a ninth planet. It is a story of patience, dedication and perseverance.
Moonbows: Distinctive Nocturnal Rainbows
Moonbows are most often spotted in the mists of towering waterfalls. One research group is now issuing computerized predictions for occurrences at Yosemite Falls.
An Introduction to the Planet Saturn
Saturn is the second largest planet in our solar system and is best known for its extensive ring system. However, it has other fascinating features worth exploring.
Residents Spot UFOs Over Lake Erie
Last Saturday March 6, 2010, many Cleveland residents began claiming that they had spotted an object shooting through the sky. These objects are known as UFOs.
An Astronomer's View of Earth
Few people consider Earth as an astronomical object, but it is, after all, a planet with its own place in the solar system.
The Eskimo Nebula in the Constellation Gemini
The Eskimo or Clown Face Nebula (NGC 2392) is a dazzling example of a planetary nebula, the remnant of a dying sun-like star.
NASA Moon Rocks Gifted to States and Provinces
Fragments from a Moon Rock returned by the Apollo 17 Mission was distributed to U.S. States and Provinces by President Richard Nixon. Most gift locations are unknown.
Moon Rock from the Apollo Missions
What became of the lunar rock samples retrieved from the moon by the Apollo Missions?
The 1894 Lowell Expedition to Arizona
In the spring of 1894 Bostonian Percival Lowell sent Andrew Douglass to Arizona Territory to locate an ideal spot for Lowell's new astronomical observatory.
The Heliocentric Model of the Solar System
Heliocentrism is an astronomical theory that posits that sun is at the centre of the Solar System.
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