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Get one last look at the Pleiades before it disappears from the spring sky
By Anthony Wood published
Here's how to spot the Pleiades before they become lost in the glow of the setting sun.

Early spring deals for observing the cosmos: Our top picks for stargazers
By Harry Bennett published
Do you want to get a better look at the universe around you? I've spotted these early deals on our best binoculars, cameras and telescopes, so you don't have to blow your budget for mind-blowing views.

NASA announcing update to Artemis moon plans today: Watch it live
By Mike Wall published
NASA will hold a series of events today (March 24) that update us on the agency's plans for the moon and more, and you can watch them live.

Scientists find 2 'failed stars' that may have a second chance to shine bright — by getting together
By Robert Lea published
"Failed star" brown dwarfs may get a second chance to shine by colliding and merging to birth a new star.

10 major differences between the 'Project Hail Mary' book and movie
By Matthew Razak published
Ryland Grace's world-saving adventure saw a few changes during the jump from the page to the screen; here are ten big differences we spotted.

2nd-ever test flight of NASA's 'quiet' X-59 supersonic jet cut short by glitch
By Mike Wall published
NASA's "quiet" supersonic X-59 jet took to the skies for the second time ever on Friday (March 20), but it didn't stay up for long.

Rare daytime fireball may have dropped meteorites on Texas: Here's where to find them
By Anthony Wood published
The fireball shattered with the force of 26 tons of TNT, potentially spreading shards over a swathe of Texas land.

Astrophotographer spies Thor's Helmet shining 15,000 light-years away in spectacular photo
By Anthony Wood published
A massive stellar wind bubble sculpts the nebula into the shape of the Norse god's famous helmet.
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