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Astrophoto: Clouds Above, Clouds Below
What a gorgeous view of the dusty cloud of the Milky Way arch hovering over clouds low on the horizon…
Astrophoto: Milky Way Rising Above Spectacular Lightning Display
Here's another beautiful astrophoto, courtesy of photographer Justin Ng from Singapore. He's currently on a photography trip to Malaysia and…
What Is The Great Attractor?
There's a strange place in the sky where everything is attracted. And unfortunately, it's on the other side of the…
Watch Live as Astronomers Look for Object ‘G2’ in Observing Run Webcast from the Keck Observatory
Wondering about the latest news on the intriguing object called 'G2' that is making its closest approach to the supermassive…
Incredible View: Camping Under the Milky Way
During the summer months, many of us hit the trails and do a little camping. But how often do you…
Nature & Man in One Astrophoto: Iridium Flare, Milky Way, Clouds and Light Pollution
Ever seen a flash in the night sky and wondered if you were seeing things? Iridium flares are often mistaken…
How to Find Your Way Around the Milky Way This Summer
Look east on a dark June night and you'll get a face full of stars. Billions of them. With the moon now…
Astrophoto: Sky of Milk in a Lake of Fire
A gorgeous new 21-image mosaic from our of our "regulars," Miguel Claro. Miguel explains the view: Azores is one of…
Gas Cloud or Star? Mystery Object Heading Towards Our Galaxy’s Supermassive Black Hole is Doomed
Observatories around the world and in space have been honed-in on the center of our galaxy, looking for possible fireworks…
Breathtaking Astrophoto: Milky Way Over Monument Valley
One of our favorite astrophotographers and timelapse gurus, Gavin Heffernan from Sunchaser Pictures is currently out in Monument Valley Navajo…