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The Night Sky for May 2008: See Mercury Now

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Colliding Galaxies: Great Mergers in the Universe

In: Deep Space Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Antlia and Pyxis: The Constellations of the Air Pump and the Compass

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Columba and Caelum: The Constellations of the Dove and the Chisel

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

How to See the Northern Lights: The Best Places and Times for Viewing Auroras

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Night Sky for April 2008: Find the Planets, Moon, and a Meteor Shower

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Vulpecula the Fox: The Constellation Home to the Famous Dumbbell Nebula

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Sagitta the Arrow: The Summer Constellation Containing M71

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Serpens the Snake: The Constellation Home to the Famous Eagle Nebula

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Ophiuchus: The Constellation of the Serpent Bearer

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

First Ring Found Around a Moon: Saturn's Satellite Rhea Has a Rocky and Dusty Debris Ring

In: Solar System Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The First Day of Spring: The Vernal Equinox Marks the Start of Astronomical Spring

In: Solar System Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Night Sky for March 2008: Spring and Daylight Saving Time Begins

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing the Constellation Scutum: The Celestial Shield in the Summer Sky

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Hydra the Water Snake: The Largest Constellation in the Night Sky

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing the Stars of Hercules: The Constellation of the Strong Man

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Corona Borealis: The Constellation of the Northern Crown

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Night Sky for February 2008: Catch a Lunar Eclipse and Planetary Conjunctions

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Lunar Eclipse on February 20 2008: A Total Eclipse of the Moon Appears over the United States

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Understanding the Solar Cycle: An Explanation of Sunspots and the Sun's Magnetic Field

In: Solar System Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Coma Berenices: The Constellation of Berenice's Hair

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing the Constellation Puppis: Canopus, Other Stars and Clusters in the Stern

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing the Constellation Lepus: The Stars and Globular Cluster of the Hare

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Expansion of the Universe: An Explanation of How the Cosmos Is Growing

In: Astrophysics

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing the Constellation Lynx: A Wild Cat with an Intergalactic Wanderer

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Leo Minor: The Constellation of the Little Lion

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Lacerta the Lizard: Finding Star Clusters Near the "Little W"

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Camelopardalis: The Constellation of the Giraffe

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Cassiopeia the Queen: The North Circumpolar Constellation Shaped Like a "W"

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Cepheus the King: Learning the Stars of a Regal Constellation

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing the Constellation Auriga: Stars and Star Clusters of the Charioteer

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing the Constellation Draco: The North Circumpolar Dragon

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing the Constellation Bootes: The Herdsman of Late Spring

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

SETI@home Needs More Help: More Volunteers Needed to Look for a Signal

In: Space Exploration

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Asteroid Might Hit Mars: The Space Rock 2007 WD5 May Collide with the Red Planet in January

In: Solar System Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Night Sky for January 2008: A Starwatching Guide

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Monoceros: The Constellation of the Unicorn

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Canis Minor: The Constellation of the Little Dog

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

First Day of Winter: When the December Solstice Occurs

In: Solar System Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Night Sky for December 2007: A Starwatching Guide to Planets, Meteor Showers and More

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Good Telescopes for Kids: Buying that First Scope to Get Started in Astronomy

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Comet Holmes Now Larger than Sun: Exploding Cometary Debris Has Become Biggest Solar System Object

In: Solar System Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Constellation Canis Major: Observing the Home of Sirius, The Dog Star

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing the Stars of Perseus: The Winter Constellation of Soldier with Sword

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Night Sky for November 2007: A Skywatching Guide to Planets, Constellations, and More

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Comet Holmes Suddenly Brightens: Comet 17P/Holmes Now Visible without a Telescope

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Bright Star in the Northeast: What Is the Brilliant Flickering Light in the Northeastern Fall Sky?

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Constellation Andromeda: How to Find the Galaxy M31

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Planetary Conjunctions for 2008: A Guide to Some of the Best Planet Viewing

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Facts about Earth: Introduction to our Planet's Atmosphere and Interior Layers

In: Solar System Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Mars at Its Best for 2007: Observing the Red Planet as It Brightens

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Night Sky for October 2007: A Stargazer's Guide

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Peru Meteor Mystery: Did a Meteorite Crash into Peru and Make People Sick?

In: Solar System Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Triangulum: The Constellation of the Triangle

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Strange Images from Space: Photos of the Bizarre in Our Universe

In: Astronomy & Space (general)

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Equuleus: Observing the Constellation of the Little Horse

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Eridanus: Observing the Constellation of the River

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Pegasus: Observing the Constellation of the Winged Horse

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Cetus: Observing the Constellation of the Whale

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Pisces: Observing the Constellation of the Fish

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Halloween Stargazing: Observing Targets for the end of October

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Hole in the Universe: Astronomers Find a Giant Cosmic Void

In: Deep Space Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

First Day of Fall: Autumn Begins with the September Equinox

In: Solar System Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Night Sky for September 2007: A Stargazer's Observing Guide

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Google Sky: From the Earth to the Universe

In: Deep Space Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Total Lunar Eclipse August 28 2007: The Moon Slips into Earth's Shadow

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Scorpius: Observing the Constellation of the Scorpion

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Sagittarius: Observing the Constellation of the Archer

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Capricornus: Observing the Constellation of the Sea Goat

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Aquila: Observing the Constellation of the Eagle

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Aquarius: Observing the Constellation of the Water Bearer

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Bright Star in the South: Jupiter Rules the Evening Sky

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Night Sky for August 2007: A Stargazer's Observing Guide

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Delphinus: The Constellation of the Dolphin

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing the Constellation Cygnus: Part of the Summer Triangle

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Most Distant Galaxies: Seeing Back to the Edge of the Cosmic Dark Ages

In: Deep Space Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Apophis and the End of the World: The Truth about the Doomsday Rock

In: Solar System Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Neutron Star Has Monster X-Ray Jet: Power Source Rivals Black Holes

In: Deep Space Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Double Supernova Seen: One Galaxy Hosts Two Gigantic Explosions

In: Deep Space Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Night Sky for July 2007: What's in the Sky Tonight?

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Dwarf Planet Larger than Pluto: Eris Discovered to be Most Massive Kuiper Belt Object Known

In: Solar System Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Determining Degrees in Observing: Finding Distances Between Astronomical Objects

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Lyra the Lyre: The Constellation Home to Vega

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Corvus: The Constellation of the Crow

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Screams from the Sun: Radio Waves Forecast Incoming Radiation Storms

In: Solar System Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Night Sky for June 2007: What's in the Sky Tonight?

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Blue Moon in May 2007: May 31, 2007, Holds the Second Full Moon of the Month

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing the Constellation Crater: The Cup in the Sky

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Fate of the Earth: What Does the Future Hold for Our Solar System?

In: Solar System Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Evidence for Dark Matter Found: A Ring of Dark Matter Has Been Discovered in a Galaxy Cluster

In: Deep Space Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Biggest Supernova Discovered: Gigantic Stellar Explosion Reveals New Type of Supernova

In: Deep Space Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Libra: The Constellation of The Scales

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

NASA's New Horizons Makes Flyby: Jupiter and Its Moons Are Imaged Up Close

In: Space Exploration

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

New Planet May Harbor Life: The First Earth-Like Habitable Exoplanet Has Been Discovered

In: Deep Space Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Night Sky for May 2007: What's in the Sky Tonight?

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Ursa Minor: The Constellation of the Little Dipper

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Canes Venatici: The Constellation of the Hunting Dogs

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Virgo: The Constellation of The Virgin

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Best Sky Objects for Binoculars: Observing the Moon, Planets, Double Stars, Galaxies and More

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Ursa Major: The Constellation that Is Home to The Big Dipper

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

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