New Images from Webb, Bright New Satellites, and New Stewardship for Mauna Kea

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Read news from the world of astronomy for the week of September 2, 2022.

The imminent launch of a Blue Walker satellite portends a brightening night sky. And a new virtual-reality platform offers an alternative way to share your astrophotos. Plus, Find out about new globes, books, and other Sky & Telescope/Willmann-Bell products, as well as restocks of popular items, by signing up for our Shop@Sky emails!

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Years of Tensions at Mauna Kea May End with Peaceful Negotations

New stewardship of Mauna Kea could change the face of astronomy at the summit.

Bright New Satellites Join a Crowded Sky — Here’s How You Can Help

The imminent launch of a BlueWalker satellite, with a giant phased array antenna, portends a brightening night sky.

Observing Highlights

This Week's Sky at a Glance, September 2 – 10

The Moon, nearly first quarter, poses just to the right of the head of Scorpius after dusk.

September: Harvest Moon & More

September’s Sky Tour astronomy podcast will heighten your enjoyment of the bright stars and constellations now overhead.

Community

Astronomy at the Beach is Back in 2022!

Astronomy at the Beach is back to a real in-person event this year. Dozens of big telescopes, showing the rings of Saturn, Jupiter’s Red Spot, and distant galaxies.

A New Way to Share Astrophotos

A virtual-reality platform offers an alternative to sharing astro images online.

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