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Read news from the world of astronomy for the week of June 24, 2022.
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The Contreras fire has threatened a historic observatory in southern Arizona.
Astronomers have mapped Orion in 3D to understand the origin of the large arc of Barnard’s Loop — and you can interact with the 3D image!
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Observing Highlights
In the early dawn of Saturday June 25th, the waning crescent Moon forms a diagonal line with Venus and Mercury. Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn are spread in a line to the right. This time of year Arcturus and Vega are about equally high overhead after dark.
We’ll have many opportunities to enjoy a rare lineup of the bright planets over the next few weeks.
Download this month’s Sky Tour podcast to find out where and when to spot a rare alignment of five planets in the sky before dawn.
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The International Dark-Sky Association’s has summarized more than 300 peer-reviewed studies on the effects of artificial light at night.
Hofstra University’s Astronomy Festival on the National Mall in Washington, DC, offers visitors a free guided tour of the sky on Saturday at 6-11 p.m.