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Hat Creek, California
Hat Creek Radio Observatory
The first radio telescope dedicated to the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence.
Cawston, British Columbia
Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory
One of Canada's premier radio observatories sits in a radio-quiet valley outside Penticton.
astronomy
Long Seen as Omens, Comets Do Tell Us Something About Ourselves
For thousands of years, comets have fascinated us, filled us with dread, and, in some ways, made us who we are.
Bologna, Italy
Meridian Line of Basilica di San Petronio
A massive line that stretches across the floor of Bologna’s largest church was created by a 17th-century scientist to measure the movements of the Sun.
Dumfries, Scotland
Dumfries Camera Obscura
The oldest working camera obscura in the world sits on the top floor of an old windmill tower.
Millican, Oregon
Pine Mountain Observatory
In the high desert east of Bend, the University of Oregon maintains a research observatory on a remote mountain peak.
astronomy
Our 'Mini-Moon' 2024 PT5 Is Mini—But It's Not a Moon
The space rock taking a surprise swing around our planet is just visiting from Earth's asteroid belt.
meteorites
Asteroid 2024 RW1 Just Hit Earth. That's a Good Thing.
The asteroid that exploded over Luzon was not a threat—but it was a victory for our planetary defense systems.
science
Up at Noon, Out All Night: This Summer Camp Is for Serious Stargazers
For more than half a century, the International Astronomical Youth Camp has attracted aspiring astronomers from around the world.
Liège, Belgium
Cointe Observatory
This Belgian observatory bears a striking resemblance to Futurama's Planet Express building.
Stavanger, Norway
Stavanger Astronomical Society Observatory
Peer into the night sky with one of Norway's oldest associations of land-based space explorers.
Springfield, Vermont
Stellafane Observatory
An amateur telescope-making club has been gathering at this Vermont site for more than a century.
science
Plate Tectonics Has a Surprise Silver Lining
Without this restless geologic process, which triggers destructive earthquakes, Earth would not be habitable.
astronomy
Solar Storms Create Wondrous Auroras—But Dangerous Power Surges
The next potential space voltage could be on the horizon very soon.
Valentine, Nebraska
Merritt Reservoir
In addition to fishing and camping, this spot in Nebraska’s Sandhills is one of the world’s darkest places.
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13 Astronomical Clocks Connecting Time And Space
From one of the most complex clocks in the world to one of the most accurate.
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Why Is the Sun So Active Right Now?
Northern lights in the American South, clusters of huge geomagnetic storms—the Sun is throwing a tantrum right on schedule.
science
Podcast: To the Moon and Back With Rebecca Boyle
Understanding the ways in which the moon has helped impact human life.
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