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An image of the sky taken from a facility in Namibia that rents telescopes out to amateur astronomers found to have the least light-polluted sky of 50 observatories.

Light pollution damaging views of space for majority of large observatories, survey finds

By Robert Lea published

Artificial light pollution from Earth is contaminating the skies over most major astronomical observatories, requiring immediate action to remedy, a team of international scientists has determined.

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Four bright stars that form the Southern Cross

Southern Cross: Crux constellation, stars and mythology

By Vicky Stein published

Reference The Southern Cross has long been a celestial landmark for explorers and travelers. The iconic group of stars is visible mainly from the Southern Hemisphere.

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Graphic illustration showing the Aquarius Constellation, the placement of the stars and the outline of the "Water Bearer" after which the constellation is named.

Aquarius constellation: Everything you need to know

By Vicky Stein published

Reference Aquarius is a constellation in the Western Zodiac that is best viewed in the fall. The constellation is one of the oldest constellations documented in the historical record.

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An image of the night sky in the northern hemisphere in autumn showing the constellations Cassiopeia and Ursa Major.

See Queen Cassiopeia high in the sky over the Great Bear Ursa Major tonight (Oct. 14)

By Joe Rao published

The two most conspicuous star patterns whirling in their nightly course in the northern skies are the Big Dipper and the "W" of Cassiopeia the Queen.

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A photograph of the zodiacal light, a triangular glow seen best in night skies free of overpowering moonlight and light pollution.

Wonder at the 'false dawn' of zodiacal light in early autumn

By Brett Tingley published

Zodiacal light is a phenomenon that occurs when sunlight is scattered by interplanetary dust. Until the full moon on Oct. 9, this light will be visible along the eastern horizon in the predawn hours.

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Artist's concept of the Ariane 6, New Glenn, and Vulcan Centaur rockets to be used by Amazon's Project Kuiper.

Amazon signs record-breaking launch deals for Project Kuiper internet megaconstellation

By Mike Wall last updated

Amazon announced today (April 5) that it has signed contracts for up to 83 launches, which will loft the majority of its 3,236 "Project Kuiper" internet satellites.

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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 53 Starlink satellites into space from Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on May 18, 2022.

SpaceX and OneWeb tell FCC their broadband megaconstellations can coexist

By Josh Dinner published

SpaceX and OneWeb have written a joint letter to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission declaring harmony in orbit for spectrum coordination between their satellite-internet constellations.

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The large constellations Hydra, Virgo and Ursa Major as seen in the sky of New York approaching 10 p.m. local time on June 7, 2022.

The 3 biggest constellations will be on full display this June. Here's how to see them.

By Joe Rao published

June presents a perfect opportunity to spot the three biggest constellations in the sky — Hydra, Virgo and Ursa Major — but you may have to look beyond standard star charts to find the Big Three.

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Milky Way

Milky Way Twinkles in Twilight in Spectacular Island View

By Miguel Claro last updated

This lovely skyscape shows the end of nautical twilight above the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory, on the Canary Island of La Palma, Spain, as the day transitions to night.

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Orion and Canis Major shine in the night sky. There are four celestial dogs hidden in the constellations of the spring night sky.

The mighty dog constellations of the spring night sky

By Joe Rao published

Four dog constellations are now visible in the night sky, if you know where to look

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