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 		Stargazing Highlights for 2010
Find the best planetary apparitions, eclipses, and meteor showers for 2010.
Night Sky Guide for December 2009
The last month of 2009 ends with a bang as two meteor showers peak, two difficult planets temporarily become relatively easy targets, and winter officially begins.
Winter's Brightest Nebulae
Some of the brightest nebulae are found close together in the winter sky in the Northern Hemisphere.
Best Star Clusters to Observe
Three of the most prominent star clusters in the sky are best seen in the fall and can be spotted easily without optical aid.
Night Sky Guide for November 2009
Early darkness in November reveals bright Jupiter and meteor showers while the movie "New Moon" premieres during a New Moon.
The Constellations Octans, Indus, and Pavo
Many of the constellations close to the South Celestial Pole have dim stars and hard-to-identify shapes.
Night Sky Guide for October 2009
This month's sky events brings a meteor shower, Jupiter ruling the evening sky, and some close planetary conjunctions before dawn.
The Night Sky for September 2009
The Northern Hemisphere welcomes fall on September 22, 2009 and the two largest planets experience unique events with a disappearing act and satellite eclipses.
Triangulum Australe and Circinus
The Southern Hemisphere constellations Triangulum Australe and Circinus are home to two decent open clusters.
The Night Sky for August 2009
This August bring summer's best meteor shower and an opportunity to see mysterious clouds on the fringes of Earth's atmosphere.
The Constellations Telescopium and Microscopium
The two Southern Hemisphere constellations named for the Telescope and Microscope are dark corners of the sky.
The Night Sky for July 2009
Find out what the bright star by the moon is, learn what's in the sky before the Fourth of July fireworks, and see both of the largest gas giant planets at once.
How to Find the Summer Triangle
The Summer Triangle is easy to spot in the night sky once you know what to look for.
Where to See the July 22 2009 Solar Eclipse
On July 22, 2009, the sun will disappear behind the moon in a total solar eclipse for parts of India, China, and other nearby countries.
The Night Sky for June 2009
The Northern Hemisphere welcomes summer and warmer nights for observing meteors.
The Night Sky for May 2009
Mercury disappears fast but Saturn stays bright in the south, and a meteor shower courtesy of Halley's comet peaks. Jupiter provides an excellent guide to find Neptune.
Facts about Corona Australis and Ara
The small Southern Hemisphere constellations of Corona Australis and Ara are found just south of major zodiac constellations.
The Path of the Ecliptic and the Zodiac
The path the Sun takes through the sky is called the ecliptic, and the constellations the Sun passes through make up the zodiac.
The Night Sky for April 2009
Mercury becomes a good target in the early evening, the Moon pairs with bright stars and planets, and the April Lyrid meteor shower peaks.
Fact About the Constellations Lupus and Norma
The southern constellations of Lupus and Norma lie along the Milky Way and are made up of mostly dim stars.
Telescope Bargain for IYA2009
One of the goals of the International Year of Astronomy was to brings space to the masses. This is now easier than ever with a low-cost easy-to-assemble telescope.
The Night Sky for March 2009
March is a busy month for skywatchers, with Comet Lulin and Venus saying good-bye and the arrival of spring and prime Saturn-viewing opportunities.
The Constellation of Vela
The constellation of Vela the Sail contains a few bright stars and the Eight-burst planetary nebula.
Astronomy and December 21, 2012
If the Mayans predicted an alignment during the winter solstice in the year 2012 would signal the end of the world, what is so special about the sky on this night?
The Night Sky for February 2009
The planet Venus shines more brightly than any star and meets up with the crescent moon. A gathering of three planets awaits early risers. And Comet Lulin is at its best.