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Orion and its dimming star Betelgeuse shine over a stargazer in this sentimental night-sky photo
By Miguel Claro published
A night-sky photo features a lonely stargazer admiring the beautiful constellation of Orion, the hunter — and it's strangely dimming star Betelgeuse.
Spot Auriga the charioteer (and goat tender) in the winter sky
By Joe Rao published
Auriga is one of those star patterns whose exact origin is a hopeless mix of antique conceptions.
Star Trails Swirl Over Israel's Negev Desert (Photo)
By Miguel Claro last updated
Star trails circle over Ramon Crater in this long-exposure photo of the night sky over Israel's Negev Desert.
Scientists Propose New Satellite Tech to Dodge Space Junk from Megaconstellations
By Charles Q. Choi published
New infrared cameras and gel-based thrusters just might help future satellites dodge space debris, a new study finds.
Rho Ophiuchi's Colorful Cosmic Clouds Glisten in Starry Deep-Space Photo
By Miguel Claro published
One of the most colorful wonders of the summer sky in the Northern Hemisphere, especially for deep-sky photographers, is the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex.
Why Do We Call It the 'Summer' Triangle?
By Joe Rao published
Step outside this week as soon as darkness falls and look directly overhead, and you will see the famous and very distinctive trio of bright stars collectively known as The Summer Triangle.
Sagittarius Carries a 'Milk Dipper' and 'Teapot' into the Summer Sky
By Joe Rao published
Out of the Fog: Amazing SpaceX Launch Photos of Canada's Radarsat Constellation
By Tariq Malik published
On June 12, 2019, a used SpaceX rocket launched three satellites for Canada's Radarsat Constellation Mission to study Earth from space. See the photos here!
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