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This Week's Sky at a Glance, March 29 – April 7

What? You say you're bored? The evening sky is moonless, the two Dog Stars align vertically, the Big Dipper dumps into the Little Dipper, and the Springs of the Gazelle cross the zenith. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, March 29 – April 7 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

Fri Mar 29, 2024 13:13
An Early End for the Chandra X-Ray Observatory?

NASA budget constraints could wind down operations of the iconic Chandra X-Ray Observatory. The post An Early End for the Chandra X-Ray Observatory? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

Thu Mar 28, 2024 22:12
Apps to Help You See the Solar Eclipse

For the April 8th eclipse, mobile apps offer everything from weather forecasts to local circumstances. Here's a review of eclipse apps that you might find useful on the big day. The post Apps to Help You See the Solar Eclipse appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

Thu Mar 28, 2024 19:12
What Will We See in the Sky During Totality?

Most of our time will be focused on Sun during the minutes of totality on April 8th, but consider tearing yourself away for a few seconds to put it all in context. The post What Will We See in the Sky During Totality? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

Wed Mar 27, 2024 19:09
Strong Magnetic Fields Swirl Near Milky Way’s Black Hole

Astronomers have detected twisted, orderly magnetic fields near the event horizon of Sagittarius A*. The post Strong Magnetic Fields Swirl Near Milky Way’s Black Hole appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

Wed Mar 27, 2024 16:09
Partial: The Solar Eclipse for the Rest of Us

Whether the Sun will become a dented ball or an eerie crescent of fire, a celestial shadow show awaits you anywhere in North and Central America. The post Partial: The Solar Eclipse for the Rest of Us appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

Tue Mar 26, 2024 17:40

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