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Best Binoculars for Earth and Sky
November 24, 2017 | ArticleBinoculars are great for checking out all kinds of natural wonders, from distant celestial bodies to birds and other wildlife on Earth. Here are some of the best binoculars for beginners, kids and seasoned veterans alike.
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See Elusive Planet Mercury at Its Best This Thanksgiving
November 23, 2017 | ArticleNow is the time to look up and see Mercury, a planet that usually lingers too close to the sun for skywatchers on Earth to observe.
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Thanksgiving Night Sky 2017: Saturn, Mercury (& the Moon) On the Menu
November 22, 2017 | ArticleThanksgiving is often thought of as the one time of the year for family and friends to get together. But after the afternoon feast has been consumed, why not go for some stargazing?
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How Variable Stars Shine in the Oral Traditions of Aboriginal Australians
November 19, 2017 | ArticleThis challenges the history of astronomy and tells us that Aboriginal Australians were even more careful observers of the night sky than they have been given credit for.
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Faint Spiral Galaxy Photobombs the 'Seven Sisters'
November 19, 2017 | ArticleA faint spiral galaxy lurks in deep space in this stunning view of the Pleiades, an open star cluster in the constellation Taurus.
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On Monday, the Moon, Saturn (and Mercury, Too!)
November 19, 2017 | ArticleIt's almost time to bid a fond farewell to the showpiece of the solar system: the magnificent ringed planet Saturn.
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Milky Way and Other Celestial Sights Will Make for Spectacular Stargazing This Month
November 17, 2017 | ArticleDespite the abundance of faint stars and rather dim constellations, the beautiful Milky Way and several attractive star clusters make for lovely sights on a midautumn night.
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How to Use Mobile Apps to See the Solar System's Ice-Giant Planets
November 17, 2017 | ArticleIn this edition of Mobile Astronomy, we'll show you how to use your favorite mobile astronomy app to find Uranus and Neptune, and even see some of their moons!
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Wow! Astronaut Captures Incredible View of 'Fireball' Meteor from Space (Video)
November 17, 2017 | ArticleWhile filming an incredible view of Earth from space, an astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) inadvertently captured a fireball on camera as it whizzed into the atmosphere off the coast of South Africa, above the Atlantic Ocean.
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See the 2017 Leonid Meteor Shower at Its Peak: What to Expect
November 16, 2017 | ArticleThe famous Leonid meteor shower is predicted to reach its peak in the predawn hours on Friday (Nov. 17).
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