What makes a planet look bright? It's complicated. By Joe Rao 14 July 2021 The planets are a dynamic bunch, and throughout the year as seen from Earth, these celestial bodies appear not only to move across the sky but also to brighten and fade in turn.
Telescope maker Unistellar teams up with camera giant Nikon to increase access to high-tech skywatching By Alexander Cox 14 July 2021 The optics giants will collaborate to bridge the gap between amateur astronomers and professionals.
14 years of solar eclipse chasing (and counting): a team travels the world to study solar wind By Doris Elin Urrutia 12 July 2021 The solar system is bathing in a sea of charged particles that emanate from the sun, and one research team spent 14 years chasing solar eclipses to learn more about this stellar spray.
Venus and the moon pass a fading Mars in the evening sky this weekend By Joe Rao 09 July 2021 Catch the trio above the western horizon about 45 minutes after sunset.
Apollo landing sites: An observer's guide on how to spot them on the moon By Stuart Atkinson, All About Space magazine 30 June 2021 Gaze upon the lunar surface tonight, and you’ll see where astronauts, rovers, and landers stepped onto another world.
The best deals on Celestron telescopes and binoculars By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine 30 June 2021 Inspire others to look up by giving the gift of a telescope or astronomy binoculars. We've rounded up some of the best deals
Wow! NASA photographer spots space station crossing the sun during spacewalk (video) By Tereza Pultarova 28 June 2021 The International Space Station was photographed crossing the disk of the sun just as astronauts Thomas Pesquet and Shane Kimbrough worked outside to install the second Roll-Out Solar Array.
Look up! Now is a great time to see Centaurus and his neighbors in the night sky By Joe Rao 25 June 2021 This month, lying just above the southern horizon as darkness falls is a bright complex of stars stretching along the southern Milky Way. They include the constellations of Centaurus, Lupus and Crux.
The full Strawberry Moon, the last supermoon of 2021, rises tonight! Here’s what to expect By Samantha Mathewson 24 June 2021
Celestron's PowerSeeker 127EQ telescope is 30% off for Prime Day By Elizabeth Howell 22 June 2021 Looking for the perfect beginner's package for a telescope? The Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ is on sale now for $132.49 for Amazon Prime Day, a 30% deep discount.
June full moon 2021: See the 'Strawberry supermoon' shine By Jesse Emspak 22 June 2021 June's full moon, known as the Strawberry Moon, will come a day after the moon reaches the closest point in its orbit around the Earth, making it the second and last "supermoon" of the year.
This Celestron Universal Smartphone Adapter Prime Day deal will help you snap telescope photos in no time By Elizabeth Howell 22 June 2021 This device will hook up your telescope to any smartphone, and it's available on Amazon for $22 less.
Amazon Prime Day 2021: The best space deals to watch By Space.com Staff 21 June 2021 Amazon.com's annual Amazon Prime Day megasale began on Monday, June 21, and will end today (June 22), taking with it the great space deals we've found so far.
Save 30% on Celestron's Nature DX 8x42 binoculars for Prime Day By Space.com Staff 21 June 2021 Snag Celestron's Nature DX 8x42 binoculars for just $102.99, or 30% off from the regular price of $146.95.
Save 30% on Celestron's AstroMaster 130EQ telescope for Prime Day By Space.com Staff 21 June 2021 Celestron's AstroMaster 130EQ telescope is on sale this Amazon Prime Day for $195.99, down 30% from the usual price of $279.96.
Best telescopes for kids 2021: Top picks from Celestron, Orion and Meade to suit all ages and budgets By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine 16 June 2021 Looking at the night sky can be an inspiring moment for youngsters, and the right telescope can drive an interest in skywatching for a lifetime
Wow! This video of an Atlas V rocket launch seen from an airplane is just amazing By Elizabeth Howell 15 June 2021 Flying isn't easy to do these days amid the pandemic, but one group of passengers got to see a rocket launch from the air last month as an unexpected reward for their efforts.
Venus and the moon will shine bright in the night sky tonight By Joe Rao 11 June 2021 Venus and the moon will shine bright together in the night sky tonight (June 11)!
Solar eclipse from space! See satellite view of moon casting its shadow on Earth (video) By Chelsea Gohd 10 June 2021 A satellite captured the moon casting its shadow on Earth during the annular solar eclipse early Thursday (June 10) morning.
'Ring of fire' solar eclipse of 2021 thrills stargazers with sunrise spectacle By Tereza Pultarova 10 June 2021 The "ring of fire" solar eclipse was observable from northern latitudes of Europe and America today, but clouds ruined the show for some.
