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Read news from the world of astronomy for the week of August 5, 2022.
Latest News
A chance alignment between Earth and a Mars-bound spacecraft has given us a rare glimpse at the motions of high-energy particles from the Sun.
Distant galaxies in Webb images suggest we need to rethink star and galaxy evolution in the early universe.
Radioactive heating in this asteroid's early days may have destabilized the small world, creating asymmetric surface features.
Don't use a full Moon pass to skip this year's Perseid meteor shower. Right here, right now, we're going to help you make the most of it.
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Observing Highlights
Saturn is at opposition, the Perseids contend with moonlight, and once the Moon is gone from the evening sky, the summer Milky Way arches high.
August marks the return of the Perseid meteor shower — and as you’re looking out for shooting stars, look for Saturn low in the southeast.
Community
This gathering will provide activities for amateurs, deep-sky observers and astrophotographers. Enjoy engaging presentations given by J. Kelly Beatty (Sr. Editor, Sky & Telescope) and Bruce Berger (Amateur astronomer, telescope builder and Director of the Amateur Telescope Makers of Boston Research and Imaging Observatory (ARIO)).