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This week in the world of astronomy, see the new Kreutz comet heading our way and decades-old spacecraft images that reveal that Mercury may still be geologically active. Plus, don't miss the latest episode of our Sky Tour astronomy podcast.

New Kreutz Comet C/2026 A1 May Dazzle

A distant Kreutz comet heading our way may grow a glorious tail in April.

Hundreds of Bright Streaks Suggest Mercury’s Still Active

An AI search through decades-old spacecraft images reveals that Mercury may still be alive and kicking, geologically speaking.

Chilean Observatories Saved from Industrial Megaproject

The proposed installation — less than 10 miles from Paranal Observatory — sparked international concern. Now it’s canceled.

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Observing Highlights

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This Week's Sky at a Glance, February 6 – 15

The Winter Hexagon encompasses the brightest winter stars. Near Orion, the Big Dog prances and the Hare crouches. And the moonless dark this week opens telescopic deep-sky depths.

February Podcast: Winter’s Milky Way

In this month’s episode, go on a guided tour of the stars and planets that you’ll see overhead during February. We’ll keep tabs on the Moon and say good-bye to Saturn.

Presented by: Celestron.

Introduction to Amateur Astronomy

The Kalamazoo Astronomical Society is pleased to announce that its free five-part lecture series geared toward people new to the hobby of amateur astronomy. Next week's topic is Binocular Basics.

The Smartest Out of the Box Smart Telescope On Sale

Spectrum’s Sky Pilot 127 may be the best combination of visual and imaging available. It includes a 53mm ED guider / imager with Intelligent camera, 127 Mak optics, alt-AZ mount, Vixen-style dovetail receiver, full-size tripod with 1.5″ diameter legs, removeable color camera with IMX662 sensor and dual band Wi-Fi and the free MirroSky APP.

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