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How to See The Scorpion in July's Night Sky

July 4th, 2015

A skywatcher's guide to the most formidable of thhe constellations, Scorpius (the Scorpion), which now lies low over the southern horizon as darkness falls.

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How to Find Pluto in the Night Sky: July 1

July 1st, 2015

In anticipation of the New Horizons flyby of Pluto on July 14, this sky chart can help you find Pluto in the night sky (with the assistance of a high-power telescope).

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'Fireball' Over US Southeast Was Probably Falling Space Junk (Video)

June 30th, 2015

The mysterious, multicolored sky light blazed up at 1:29 a.m. EDT Monday and was witnessed by skywatchers from Alabama to North Carolina — and by six NASA meteor-observing cameras. But this was no meteor.

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Sagittarius 'Teapot' Is A Guide To Pluto In July 2015 | Skywatching Video

July 2nd, 2015

The constellation Sagittarius looks like a teapot and will be spew Milky Way 'steam' (aka center of our galaxy) this month. The area is frothy with nebulae, star clusters and, if you have a really good telescope, Pluto. 

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How to See Venus, Saturn, Jupiter & Mercury in July's Night Sky

July 1st, 2015

July offers opportunities to see Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mercury overhead. Here's how, and when, to spot them.

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Russian Space Junk Burning Up Over US Southeast? | Video 

June 30th, 2015

A bright object lit up the skies at 1:29 EST on June 29th, 2015 across multiple southeastern states.

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Look for the Great Hercules Kneeling in the Sky This Week

June 27th, 2015

Look skyward around 11 p.m. local time this week to see an ancient star pattern almost directly overhead: the hero of legends, Hercules.

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Best Telescopes for Kids 2015 - Preschool and Up

July 2nd, 2015

Looking at the night sky can be an inspiring moment for kids, and the right telescope can drive an interest in astronomy for a lifetime.

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Venus and Jupiter Put on a Celestial Show This Month

July 1st, 2015

If you've been watching the western sky just after sunset lately, you will have noticed two bright objects, gradually drawing closer. These are the two brightest planets, Venus and Jupiter, and they're putting on a show this month.

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See Venus and Jupiter Dance Together Tonight

June 30th, 2015

The two brightest planets in our sky — Venus and Jupiter — have been getting progressively closer to each other throughout June. Tonight (June 30), they will be a scant 20 arc minutes (0.33 degrees) apart.

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