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Chile to install world’s largest astronomy camera on the edge of Atacama desert
WSAU Wausau· 2 days agoSANTIAGO (Reuters) - With a resolution above 3.2 gigapixels, a nearly three-ton weight and the ambitious task of carrying out an unprecedented decade-long exploration, the largest digital camera ...
Australia's 'Space Gandalf' astronomer dies aged 62
BBC via Yahoo News· 2 hours agoThe self-taught astronomer often told of his love of helping people get a greater understanding of the night sky. Speaking to the ABC in 2017, he said:...
The Sky This Week from June 7 to 14: Spot some sporadic meteors
Astronomy Magazine· 4 hours agoA crescent Moon means plenty of opportunities to catch meteors, comets, asteroids, planets, and more...
Where to find Britain’s darkest skies
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 23 hours agoBritain is an island of star-seekers. We love gazing up at the night sky, marvelling at countless glimmering pin-pricks whose light has travelled for...
The Most Powerful Solar Flare in 7 Years Just Occurred This Year
My Modern Met· 2 days agoIn early May, solar flares caused stunning auroras, grabbing the attention of a lot of astronomy...
Missed the planet parade this morning? Don’t worry, experts share dates for more alignments soon
Naples Daily News· 4 days agoEarly risers were treated to the alignment of six planets on Monday. Of the six, only four planets...
These National Parks Are Hosting Astronomy Festivals in 2024
Smithsonian Magazine· 13 hours agoMany national parks are now using the tagline “half the park is after dark” to remind visitors to...
Here's how you can look up at the stars under the dark Grand Canyon skies
The Arizona Republic· 6 days agoStarting...will explore different ways to enjoy and understand the canyon's wonders under the dim...
See A Crescent Moon Cruise Through A ‘Planet Parade:’ The Night Sky This Week
Forbes· 4 days agoEach Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to...
A 'new star' could appear in the sky any night now. Here's how to see the Blaze Star ignite.
LiveScience· 3 days agoA dim star in the night sky 3,000 light-years from our solar system could soon become visible to the naked eye for the first time since 1946 — and you can ...