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The Sky This Week from January 17 to 24: A conjunction of Venus and Saturn
This is the alpha star of the constellation Auriga, which sits directly above Gemini as they are rising early this evening. Auriga is home to numerous deep-sky wonders, including three Messier ...
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The seven-year photobomb: Distant star's dimming was likely a 'dusty' companion getting in the way, astronomers say
A handful of other similar, "dusty" systems have been identified over the years, most notably Epsilon Aurigae, a star in the constellation Auriga that is eclipsed for two out of every 27 years by ...
Stargazing guide: Top 10 brightest stars you can spot
The Canpous star resides in the constellation Carina and can be seen with naked eyes during dark skies. It is best seen in Southern Hemisphere. In the constellation Boötes, easily identifiable in ...
When to spot the next full moon, comets and other space events in February
People in the northern hemisphere will be able to see Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter and Mars during the planetary parade. The next full moon will happen on Feb. 12. Known as the ...