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Dark nebula dominates gorgeous new view of Orion constellation (photo)
By Samantha Mathewson published
A telescope at Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona has captured a striking new view of a dark nebula called LDN 1622, located in the nearby Orion complex.
Taurus Constellation: Facts, location and stars of the Bull
By Robert Lea last updated
Reference Taurus the bull is one of the most noticeable and well-documented constellations steeped in myth and legend and packed with fascinating cosmic objects.
Perseus constellation: Facts, location and myth
By Stefanie Waldek last updated
Reference Perseus is the 24th largest constellation in the sky and is visible across the Northern Hemisphere We explore the ancient constellation in more detail here.
Orion constellation goes from hunter to hunted in the March night sky
By Robert Lea published
The constellation of Orion the Hunter becomes 'Orion the hunted' during mid-March as its bright stars light up the southern night sky and make a tantalizing target for skywatchers.
See the night sky shine with ghostly zodiacal light this month
By Robert Lea published
For the next few weeks in March, the sky to the west is illuminated by a pyramid of ethereal glow after twilight known as the zodiacal light.
Ursa Major Constellation: Everything you need to know about the Great Bear
By Vicky Stein published
Reference Ursa Major, also known as the Great Bear, is the third-largest constellation in the sky. We explore this well-known constellation in more detail here.
Wonder at the colorful Orion nebula in the southwestern sky throughout March
By Joe Rao published
Undoubtedly, one of the most beautiful objects in the night sky is the Great Orion Nebula, also known as M42, which shines in the southwestern sky in March.
SpaceX Starlink launch spawns gorgeous dawn clouds in Florida sky
By Elizabeth Howell published
Noctilucent clouds hovered over parts of Florida's Space Coast after SpaceX rocketed 56 Starlink satellites to orbit early Thursday morning (Jan. 26).
Leo constellation: Facts, location, and stars of the lion
By Robert Lea last updated
Reference The constellation of Leo is one of the easiest to spot over Earth inspiring both mythology and cutting-edge astronomy.
Light pollution damaging views of space for majority of large observatories, survey finds
By Robert Lea published
Artificial light pollution from Earth is contaminating the skies over most major astronomical observatories, requiring immediate action to remedy, a team of international scientists has determined.
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