abril 03, 2026

Watch the Launch of Artemis II and Discover the Source of the Mysterious X-rays from Gamma Cas

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This week in the world of astronomy, discover the source of the mysterious x-rays coming from Gamma Cassiopeiae and watch the launch of Artemis II. Plus, discover the truth behind the possible black hole desert.

Artemis 2 Mission Launches for Trip Around the Moon

NASA’s Artemis 2 mission has departed Earth, as humans return to cis-lunar space after more than 50 years.

New Astro Images: Saturn, the Crab Nebula, and a Newborn Planet

Striking images from Hubble, Webb, and the Very Large Telescope dive into Saturn's atmosphere, capture the Crab Nebula's expansion, and reveal a newborn planet.

White Dwarf Discovered Gobbling Material from Gamma Cassiopeiae

Powerful X-rays from the nearby naked-eye star Gamma Cas mystified astronomers for decades. Now, a new observatory reveals that they come from its white dwarf companion.

Have We Found the Black Hole Desert?

Astronomers disagree on whether they’ve found evidence that stars don’t make certain sizes of black hole.

Astronomers Play April Fool’s

From pizza “flavor zones” around stars to therapy sessions for black holes, astronomers are in fine form on this April 1st.

Do the Moon's Poles Hold Less Water Than We Thought?

New observations reveal that permanently shadowed regions at the lunar poles might contain less water ice than astronauts were hoping for.

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Observing Highlights

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This Week's Sky at a Glance, April 3 – 12

Arcturus, the Spring Star, is on its way up in the east. Vega, the Summer Star, rises later in the evening. Jupiter shines high toward the southwest.

Dawn Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) May Hold a Surprise

If we're lucky, we'll soon have bright comets at both dawn and dusk.

Astrophotography: Picturing Galaxies

Here are some tips to get the most out of your galaxy images.

April Podcast: Spotlight on Gemini

We’ll explore full-Moon quirks; spot Venus and Jupiter after sunset; learn about Gemini, the celestial twins; and hunt for meteors toward month’s end.

Presented by: Celestron.

Virtual Talk with Andrew Fraknoi

Join the AAA for their April lecture in our 2025-26 AAA Lecture Series! This month’s lecture features Andrew Fraknoi.

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