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Betelgeuse, one of the most familiar stars in the sky, may have a hidden companion star orbiting it
Betelgeuse, one of the brightest stars in the night sky, may not be alone. And its potential companion may be responsible for ...
Where have all the stars gone? A baby boomer’s lament for the night sky of his youth: Justice B. Hill
Columnist Justice B. Hill remembers the magic of starry nights from his youth and mourns how light and air pollution have ...
Is it a full moon tonight? When to watch Perseid meteor shower light up this weekend's sky
Is tonight a full moon? Here's when and how to watch zooming fireballs in the sky from Perseid meteor shower — this weekend.
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'An exceedingly rare event': See a pair of nova explosions shining in the southern sky this week.
Less than two weeks later, on June 25, reports began to circulate of a second nova blossoming in the southern night sky, this ...
First images from new observatory bring night sky to life ‘like never before’
The first dazzling images have been released from the National Science Foundation and Department of Energy’s Vera C. Rubin Observatory, capturing the night sky “like never before.” At such a critical ...