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The fastest known star in our galaxy comes so close to Sgr A* that the black hole’s rotation may pull it off course, enabling a first-of-its-kind detection. The post Star Feels Spin of Milky Way’s Black Hole appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

Launched on August 30th, NASA’s newest flagship space observatory will go a long way toward filling in our understanding of questions on the forefront of astronomy and cosmology such as the nature of dark matter and dark energy. The post NASA Launches Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

The legendary Stellafane Convention has been blowing away expectations for a century, and plans are in place to make sure it continues to do so for another 100 years. The post Stellafane or Bust appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

Venus and Spica finally have their conjunction just as they sink way down in twilight. After dark, Boötes and the Big Dipper have assumed their late-summer pose. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 28 – September 6 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

Altair, centerpiece of Aqulia, the Eagle, is the twelfth-brightest star in the night sky and one of the closest stars to Earth. The post Meet Altair, the Eagle’s Eye appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

Your pretty pictures can contain valuable information. The post Science with Astrophotography appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

The waxing Moon is on its way to a not-quite-total lunar eclipse Thursday the 27th. On Friday the 21st, it's still east of Antares in the evening sky. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 21 – 30 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

A near-total lunar eclipse wraps up August's trifecta of two major eclipses and the Perseids. The post Next Up! A Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse on Aug. 27–28 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

Traversing through the solar system, a comet split in two, and a recent study used six months of observations to investigate when and why. The post Spying on a Split Comet appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

Elizabeth Zhang of Cupertino, California, has earned the Astronomical League's National Young Astronomer award for her study of circumbinary planets. The post California Teen Wins 2026 National Young Astronomer Award appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

After eclipsing the Sun last Wednesday, the Moon returns to the evening sky as a crescent low in twilight. Watch it pass Venus, then Spica. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 14 – 23 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

Sky & Telescope editors traveled the world, both literally and figuratively, to see the solar eclipse that darkened the world in the most magical way on August 12, 2026. Here are some of their stories. The post Did You See the Solar Eclipse? Here’s What We Saw, from Around the World appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

August has one more astronomical treat in store - a deep partial lunar eclipse! The post Prepare for the Lunar Eclipse on August 27-28, 2026 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

With a new Moon in play, skywatchers anticipate a fine Perseid performance this year. The post A Perfectly Timed Perseid Meteor Shower appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

The star at the heart of the oft-observed Helix Nebula powered a clumpy wind before it died. Now, new images capture these clumps’ dissolution into the space between stars. The post The Helix Nebula is Hurling Clumps of Gas through Space appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

View the August 12th total solar eclipse from anywhere — the livestream options are plentiful! The post Where to See the August 12th Solar Eclipse Online appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

In twilight, watch bold Venus and tiny Spica approach each other to meet September 1st. And check whether you'll be able to see anything of Wednesday's solar eclipse! The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 7 – 16 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

Several science campaigns plan to greet the racing shadow of the Moon on August 12th. The post Science Campaigns Planned for the August 12th Total Solar Eclipse appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

All you really need for stargazing is your eyes and dark skies . . . right? The post All I Need for a Night of Stargazing Is... appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

Scientists observing the Sun with the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope have caught a wave-like shape that's never been seen on the Sun's visible surface. The post Inouye Solar Telescope Sees the Sun Closer Than Ever appeared first on Sky & Telescope.