Stargazing

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The Night Sky Guide for June 2012

The Venus Transit on June 5/6 is one of the biggest observing highlights of the year.

May 21, 2012 – Kelly Whitt

Safety Tips for Sunday's North America Eclipse

A rare solar eclipse is hitting North America on Sunday May 20. Here are some safety tips for how to best view this rare astronomical event!

May 14, 2012 – Mallory Giunchigliani

Pocket Sky Atlas Challenges for May

Sky and Telescope's "Pocket Sky Atlas" is a wonderful resource for all amateur astronomers. These challenges are designed for spicing up your observing.

May 1, 2012 – John Kulczycki

The Night Sky Guide for May 2012

An annular and partial solar eclipse occurs on May 20 and the moon visits each of the evening planets in turn.

Apr 26, 2012 – Kelly Whitt

April's Lyrid Meteor Shower: Debris from Comet Thatcher

April 21 and 22 will be alight with the Lyrid meteor shower, an annual shower that occurs as a result of Comet Thatcher's orbit past Earth.

Apr 12, 2012 – Kitty Grey

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