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China's Chang'e 6 Mission Heads to the Moon
China’s ambitious Chang’e 6 mission will attempt to return a sample from the lunar farside.
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This Week's Sky at a Glance, May 3 – 12
This Week's Sky at a Glance, May 3 – 12
This week in the moonless dark, the Summer Triangle appears over the eastern treetops star by star. Leo walks down toward the west. And the Sombrero Galaxy positions itself ideally on the south meridian for your telescope.
where to lookMay Podcast: Big Dipper Shows the Way
Sky Tour Podcast
High above you on May evenings is an one obvious star pattern that just about everyone knows: the Big Dipper. This “Swiss Army Knife of the sky” can help you find many other key springtime stars and constellations. Just download or stream this month’s Sky Tour podcast.
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My Stellar Love Affair with the Pleiades
When we observe the little wonders of the sky, we can form deep personal connections.
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Astronomers often spend their time lost among the stars, but the science of astronomy and the hobby of stargazing are also communal affairs. So, don’t be a stranger—find a group to get involved with today!
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Issue Highlights
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In Search of the New
Sean Walker
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When Stars Collide
Morgan MacLeod
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Seeking Star Pairs
Tony Flanders