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The BlueWalker 3 satellite is officially one of the brightest objects in the sky
Space via Yahoo News· 9 months agoThe BlueWalker 3 satellite streaks above Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona. On Monday (Oct....
Dark nebula dominates gorgeous new view of Orion constellation (photo)
Space via Yahoo News· 12 months agoA telescope at Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona has captured a striking new view of a dark...
This iconic park is Arizona's 1st Urban Night Sky Place. Here's why that's a big deal
AZCentral | The Arizona Republic via Yahoo News· 7 months agoSaguaro National Park in Tucson has been certified as the newest Urban Night Sky Place by Dark-Sky...
A communications satellite the size of an apartment is so bright it can outshine stars, and...
Business Insider via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoTrails in the night sky left by BlueWalker 3 at Kitt Peak National Observatory in...
Fireballs in the sky: How to watch tonight's meteor shower in Arizona
AZCentral | The Arizona Republic via Yahoo News· 11 months agoLook up to the sky tonight because NASA says the Southern Delta Aquariids meteor shower is at its...
The ultimate guide to planning epic stargazing road trips in the US southwest
Space via Yahoo News· 1 year agoExplore the U.S. Southwest's best sites for stargazing with our helpful guide. From canyons and...
Arizona’s dark skies are good for stargazing and your health. Here’s how
AZCentral | The Arizona Republic via Yahoo News· 5 months agoMark Johnston, a NASA Solar System Ambassador and self-proclaimed "space nerd," moved to Scottsdale in 1990 for a job opportunity. The job brought him here, but the night sky made him stay.
Solar eclipse viewing parties: Where to watch in Phoenix and across Arizona on April 8
AZCentral | The Arizona Republic via Yahoo News· 3 months agoThe biggest celestial event of 2024 — the total solar eclipse — is almost here and Arizona observatories and science centers are throwing some spectacular viewing parties. On Monday, April 8 ...
Hitchhiking through time with an astronomer, a magazine peddler and a mutt
The Times-Gazette via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWhile visiting with friends in Arizona last month, we marveled at how much Phoenix had grown since...
Massive asteroids will pass by Earth this week, with one coming closer than the moon
AZCentral | The Arizona Republic via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA slew of asteroids are set to fly by Earth this week, with one projected to venture closer than the...