A telescope can reveal so much of the night sky, including Saturn’s rings and the Moon’s craters. But choosing the right telescope is a difficult decision – here’s what you need to know.
Stargazers in Bourke, New South Wales, Australia.
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People have been looking up at the stars for thousands of years. Here’s where to start if you want to learn more about the night sky – from spotting easy-to-find constellations to using the best apps.
A mysterious hunk of space junk buzzed through Australian skies last night. It may have been the third stage of a Soyuz 2 rocket just launched by Russia.
On April 8, 2024, much of the eastern United States will fall in the path of a total solar eclipse, like the one pictured.
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The newly discovered comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is anticipated to be spectacularly bright late next year. But it’s important to temper our expectations.
All human development, from large cities to small towns, shines light into the night sky.
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Skies in the Northern Hemisphere have been graced by a rare, green comet. Now, it’s our turn to look for it in Australia – but the view will be dimming rapidly.
Jonti Horner, University of Southern Queensland and Tanya Hill, Museums Victoria Research Institute
Could the Tau Herculid meteor shower put on a spectacular show next week? Only time will tell.
An Eta Aquariid meteor (centre) along with comet C/2020 F8 (SWAN) in the background, photographed during the 2020 Eta Aquariid shower.
Photo by Jonti Horner