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Find a Missing Mars Lander!

Ever since it crash-landed in 1999, NASA's Mars Polar Lander has been playing "hide and seek" with scientists trying to locate its remains. Now they want you to try. > read more

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Moon in early dawn
This Week's Sky at a Glance
To the unaided eye Mars shines alone in the western evening sky... but binoculars or a telescope reveal that it crosses the Beehive Star Cluster this week. > read more
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Constellation of Scorpius
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Here we showcase amateur astrophotos from visitors to our online photo gallery. > read more

 

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LET'S GO STARGAZING!
Astronomy doesn’t have to be hard! Inside here are articles for stargazers of all ages — in clear, easy-to-understand language. > read more
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