Michael E. Bakich
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101 Must-See Cosmic Objects: The Saturn Nebula
The Saturn Nebula (NGC 7009) is a planetary nebula located some 5,000 light-years away in the constellation Aquarius the Water-bearer. → Read More
20 of the best places to view the 2024 total solar eclipse
Scope out your spot for the 2024 total solar eclipse. → Read More
Explore 12 great lunar targets
Sharpen your observing skills on the Moon's craters, lava flows, and an elusive letter X. → Read More
The deep sky
This guide will help you better understand deep-sky objects and also provide lots of targets for your telescope. → Read More
Learn how to observe the sky in 10 easy steps
Amateur astronomy is fun and easy. Follow these tips and you’ll be viewing the universe in no time. → Read More
Target Apollo landing sites
The 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 is the perfect time to view the places where the Apollo astronauts landed. → Read More
Hunt the deep sky in the Hunting Dogs
The Whirlpool Galaxy is just the start of a fantastic tour through Canes Venatici. → Read More
Impact on the Moon during the total lunar eclipse
During Sunday night’s total lunar eclipse, Earth’s shadow crossed the Full Moon’s face. At the same time, am impactor struck the lunar surface, flaring brightly on camera. → Read More
What's in the sky this week? September 28 to October 7
A host of bright stars, a handful of beautiful planets, and even a minor planet for good measure, all in the night sky this week. → Read More
Tonight's Full Moon offers prime view of "Man in the Moon"
Full Moon occurs at 10:53 p.m. EDT. At that moment, our lone natural satellite will lie 245,106 miles (394,460 kilometers) away. At this time, the Sun stands high above the lunar surface, a condition similar to midday here on Earth. → Read More
The sky this week for September 21 to 30
Peer at the planets, catch some constellations, and seek out the lunar seas in the sky this week. → Read More
Get Outside And See Mars At Its Brightest
It's been 15 years since the Red Planet was this close and this big. Set up your scope, and take advantage of Mars at opposition. → Read More
The Sky This Week for October 20 to 29
A great horse, a bright asteroid, and more grace the sky overhead this week. → Read More
20 hot spots to view the solar eclipse
People will view the spectacle from thousands of locations. Here are some that warrant your consideration. → Read More
25 things to bring to the eclipse
You know to bring eclipse glasses and a camera, but here are some things you will also want to bring along. → Read More
See Earth’s shadow on the Moon
February 10’s penumbral lunar eclipse is better than no eclipse at all. → Read More
When meteors confront a Full Moon
Despite the brightness of our lone natural satellite, observers still may see some of this year's brightest Geminid meteors. → Read More
How eclipses and superstitions walk hand-in-hand
Even today, the eclipse can be seen as an ominous warning. → Read More
Orionid meteors will compete with the Moon
What to expect from this year's Orionid meteor shower → Read More
First look at the 2017 eclipse
On August 21, 2017, Sun-watchers along a path from Oregon to South Carolina will experience nature’s grandest spectacle: a total solar eclipse. It’s likely to be the most viewed sky event in history. → Read More