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June 21, 2021

Incredible Eclipse Photo Looks Exactly Like the Photographer’s Planned Sketch

Astrophotography—and particularly eclipse photography—can be a game of minutes. Capturing the perfect photo often comes down to the detailed research and extensive planning that happens in the weeks, and even months, prior to a big event. Photographer Julian Diamond is more than familiar with the work it takes to get a great eclipse photo.

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June 14, 2021

NASA Releases Incredible Photos of This Weekend’s “Ring of Fire” Solar Eclipse

The “Ring of Fire” annular eclipse happened over the weekend, but unless you happened to be in a remote part...

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June 3, 2021

Out-of-This-World Facts About Mars and Everything We Know About the Red Planet

As one of our two neighbors, Mars has piqued the interest of humans for centuries.

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May 24, 2021

Check Out 2021’s Best Milky Way Photography and Enjoy the Beauty of Our Galaxy

A sight to behold, the Milky Way has long been a source of fascination for photographers. And each year, Capture the Atlas, run by photographer Dan Zafra, pays homage to our galaxy by curating the best photos from its community of over 20,000 photographers. The list is an inspiring look at the night sky and the Milky Way around the globe.

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May 18, 2021

Last “Ring of Fire” Eclipse for Almost 2 Years Is Happening in June

Skywatchers, get ready for a big event.

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May 15, 2021

10 Legendary Constellations and the Stories Behind Them (According to Greek Mythology)

Have you ever looked up to the night sky and wondered how to identify famous star patterns?

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6 Reasons Why Mars Is the Next Destination for Human Exploration

Mars has long been a source of fascination and inspiration for humans. Often the protagonist in science-fiction novels and films, the Red Planet has captured our imagination. In the 1950s and 60s, before NASA's first flybys, scientists believed that Mars was filled with vegetation. This sparked the idea that life on Mars was possible.

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May 11, 2021

Amazing Restored Photos of Earth Taken by Apollo Astronauts

Most of us are accustomed to sunrises, however precious few people have ever had the chance to watch an “Earthrise.

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May 10, 2021

You Can Now Hear NASA’s Mars Ingenuity Helicopter Flying on Mars

NASA's Mars Ingenuity helicopter is making history every week.

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May 7, 2021

This Year’s Largest Super Blood Moon Will Soon Be Visible Across North America and Australasia

You may have caught a glimpse of the Super Pink Moon at the end of April 2021, but if you missed the nighttime phenomenon, there’s another chance to see a supermoon coming up. On May 26, 2021, countries around the Pacific Rim—including much of western North America and Australasia—will get to witness the breathtaking “Super Blood Moon.” Also known as the Full Flower Moon (since flowers tend to bloom in May)

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May 3, 2021

SpaceX Capsule Splashes Down, Bringing Four Astronauts Back Home

After more than five months in outer space, SpaceX's Crew Dragon astronauts returned to Earth on May 2, 2021.

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April 30, 2021

RIP Michael Collins: The Man Who Helped NASA Land on the Moon Dies at Age 90

On April 28, after a long battle with cancer, NASA astronaut Michael Collins passed away at age 90.

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