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Archives for January 2018

Astronomy Article Roundup – The Moon, Stars, and the Ancient Earth

January 26, 2018 by Brian Ventrudo Filed Under: Stargazing

The crater Archimedes at lunar sunrise. Credit: Robert Reeves.

Here are a few articles for your reading pleasure that may give you a little insight about the universe, and may even give you a little nudge to go out and see the sky for yourself [Read more…] about Astronomy Article Roundup – The Moon, Stars, and the Ancient Earth

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The Sky This Month – January 2018

January 1, 2018 by Brian Ventrudo Filed Under: Celestial Events

The Full Moon (Credit: Luc Viatour/Wikipedia)

Happy New Year! 2018 begins with a busy month of stargazing. January brings several bright planets back to the sky, especially in the pre-dawn hours. There are two full Moons this month, the second of which is completely eclipsed for a short time for observers over half the planet. And telescopic observers get to see three separate double-shadow transits across the face of Jupiter. Here’s what to see in the night sky this month… [Read more…] about The Sky This Month – January 2018

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