julio 24, 2026

Investigate an Exoplanet that May Be an Exomoon and Hunt Down Comet 10P/Tempel

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This week in the world of astronomy, hunt down Comet 10P/Tempel and investigate an exoplanet that may be an exomoon. Plus, read our guide on purchasing binoculars for astronomy.

This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 24 – August 2

The waxing gibbous Moon passes Antares. Turn the Summer Triangle into the Summer Diamond. And as you snuggle into bed, would Vega land on your roof if it dropped out of the sky?

New Jersey Meteorite Offers Early Solar System Clues

When a meteorite tore through a New Jersey home, the homeowner quickly preserved the fragments. Now, they’re giving scientists a look at Earth’s early history.

Exoplanet or Exomoon? New Contender Elicits Skepticism

Astronomers have found a Jupiter-mass world orbiting a brown dwarf that orbits a star.

Gamma-Ray Bursts Size Up the Milky Way’s Spiral Arms

Observations of remote cosmic explosions reveal that the outer spiral arms of the Milky Way might extend farther out than previously thought.

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Observing Highlights

Comet 10P/Tempel Brightens, Sets Sail South

This periodic visitor is now bright enough to see in binoculars from a dark sky. We also report on a bright supernova in Ursa Major.

Buying Binoculars for Astronomy

Much of the sage advice of the past has become obsolete following recent changes in the equipment marketplace.

Do Science With Your Astrophotography

Astrophotography can be its own reward, but there are ways to dig deeper. Here are some ways to do quantitative science with your images.

July Podcast: Spotlight on Spica

This month’s episode highlights the bright star Spica, now high in the southwest after evening twilight. It’s leading the parade of constellations, along with brilliant Venus.

Presented by: Celestron.

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