This week in the world of astronomy, discover the most distant radio burst detected so far and learn about the 2026 Nobel Prize winner in physics. Plus, meet the star cluster that defies conventions.
Soon after dark, you'll find zero-magnitude Arcturus low in the west-northwest at the same height as zero-magnitude Capella in the northeast. When this happens, turn to the south-southeast, and there will be 1st-magnitude Fomalhaut at about the same height too.
The universe still calls on rainy or cloudy nights, and Zooniverse — a project that's still going strong after 20 years — might be the window you're looking for.
The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will host the 13th Annual Tucson Astronomy Festival at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park on October 17th, 3pm to 9pm. There will be interactive displays about astronomy, telescopes for solar viewing during the day, and night sky observing in the evening.
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