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Read news from the world of astronomy for the week of April 9, 2021.
Latest News
The countdown has begun to a special total solar eclipse that will cross Mexico, the U.S. and Canada on April 8, 2024.
A Tibetan cosmic-ray observatory has discovered high-energy particle accelerators within our galaxy.
A recent study has identified the origins of many of the long streams of stars that encircle the Milky Way. These streams may contain hints about our galaxy’s past.
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Observing Highlights
Comet ATLAS, is high in the early-morning sky moving from Aquila toward Hercules and awaiting 6-inch telescopes. By late evening the Sickle of Leo stands nearly vertical high in the south. The Sickle forms his front leg, chest, mane, and part of his head.

Bright comets will be scarce this year, but you can see one of the better ones this month as it races from Aquila to Canes Venatici.
To learn “what’s up” at night during April, download Sky Tour — an engaging narrated guide to the planets, stars, and constellations now visible.
Community
Featuring: plenary talks by recent AAS prizewinners, invited review talks by distinguished astronomers, a virtual exhibit hall and astronomy expo, and Q&As with NASA and observatory representatives.

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