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An Icy Visitor in early 2023: Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) (1/3/23)
Our distant ancestors were often terrified when comets appeared. These days stargazers react with great excitement instead. This is the case with C/2022 E3 (ZTF). After spending thousands of years in the distant reaches of our solar system, this comet is nearly here. Will we be able to see it naked-eye? Will it have a long tail? Will it be colorful? We'll soon find out! ➜ |
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Why all the excitement about the JWST? (1/2/23)
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has been in the news a lot especially since its launch on Christmas Day, 2021.
What's
the
big deal? Isn't the Hubble Space Telescope good enough? Here's a short explanation of why the James Webb
Space Telescopes is worth following... ➜ |
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Stargazing 101: Oppositions vs Conjunctions (12/11/22)
Experienced stargazers know that oppositions and conjunctions are important to know about before going out to view the planets. But what are they and why do they matter? If you aren't sure, then click and learn... ➜ |
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2022: Mars Opposition Coming (11/18/22)
Experienced stargazers know that Mars and Earth come close every 26 months at a time known as
opposition. This is when Mars appears at its largest and brightest in our sky offering the best viewing. On
December 7, we will be experiencing an opposition that will be the best until 2033 and it's not to be
missed... ➜ |
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2022: Get Ready for two Lunar Eclipses (1/4/22)
Eclipses can be exciting and even breathtaking. For 2022, in our part of the world we will be experiencing two
eclipses and both will be total, an evening eclipse in May and an early morning eclipse in November. Here are the
details...
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2022: Stargazing Highlights (1/2/22)
Whether you are a new or a seasoned stargazer, check out our list of 2022 stargazing highlights and
stargazing
tools — plenty to keep any stargazer busy exploring the night sky throughout the year. ➜ |
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2022: The Planets in Motion (1/1/22)
For stargazers, the wonderful thing about the planets is that they are always on the move and put on a new show in our night sky each year. Here are videos showing the planets in motion in 2022...
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Connecting to our Universe via Astrophotos (12/18/21)
Whatever you've been busy with, we encourage you to take some time off to 'boldly go to places you've never gone before' via our collection of astrophotos taken here at Starry Hill. Isn't it time you visited some of the celestial treasures that inhabit our night sky? ➜ |
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