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Moon transits Earth
D. Lindler (Sigma Space) / NASA-GSFC / EPOXI science teams

Earth and Moon Dance for a Far Camera

From more than 30 million miles away, a NASA spacecraft snapped away as the Moon made a graceful pass in front of Earth's colorful disk. > read more

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Jupiter's moons, Aug. 4-5, 2008
All Hail, King Jupiter!
The King of Planets has made a dramatic entrance into the early evening sky. Don't miss your chance to see it while it's big and bright! > read more
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Constellation of Scorpius
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Here we showcase amateur astrophotos from visitors to our online photo gallery. > read more

 

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LET'S GO STARGAZING!
Astronomy doesn’t have to be hard! Inside here are articles for stargazers of all ages — in clear, easy-to-understand language. > read more
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