Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks December 13-14

With a retiring crescent Moon in the mix, prospects for the year’s richest meteor shower are excellent.

Galaxies Spin on Vast Filament Like a Teacup Ride

Astronomers have discovered one of the largest structures in the universe — and the galaxies within it — spinning like a fairground teacup ride.

Two Stars’ Swept by the Solar System 4.5 million Years Ago 

Two winter stars left their mark long ago on wispy gas clouds near the solar system. Their passage might even have influenced life on Earth.

This Week's Sky at a Glance, December 12 – 21

In mid-evening all this week, Jupiter is up in the east-northeast nearly in line between Pollux and rising Procyon.

December Podcast: Find the “Demon Star”

During December you can watch for some impressive shooting stars and spend some time with the “Demon Star,” which can’t decide how bright it wants to be.

Presented by: Celestron.

Amateur Observers Society of New York

Join AOSNY on the 1st Sunday of every month from September through June. Meetings are held at Hofstra University.

Pull the One That Performs

Good filters show the nebula. Great ones reveal the structure. Chroma delivers the contrast, consistency, and confidence to capture what others miss.

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The Smartest Out of the Box Smart Telescope on Sale

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