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Astro Bob: Orion returns to keep a promise

If you're up late watching the Perseid shower this weekend, give a wink to the big hunter. He's baaaak!

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Astro Bob: Best times to watch this week's Perseid meteor shower

Everyone's favorite meteor shower peaks on Friday night, Aug. 12-13.

August 07, 2022 02:35 PM

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Astro Bob: Summer stroll under Big Dipper

Arcturus and the Big Dipper make fine companions on a summer night walk.

August 05, 2022 09:33 AM

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Astro Bob: Moon caves may offer cozy shelter for future astronauts

Scientists have found pits on the moon with comfortable "shirt sleeve" temperatures.

August 03, 2022 07:01 PM

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Astro Bob: August calendar of night-sky highlights

A look at what the month has in store for stargazers.

July 31, 2022 01:56 PM

By Bob King

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Astro Bob: Red Planet meets Blue Planet, Aquariid meteor shower July 29-30

Mars and Uranus are close this weekend, the same time the Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks.

July 28, 2022 02:08 PM

By Bob King

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Astro Bob: Webb Space Telescope takes us to brink of cosmic dawn

Formed just 300 million years after the Big Bang, GLASS-z13 may be the farthest and oldest thing we've ever set eyes on. For now.

July 26, 2022 04:10 PM

By Bob King

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Astro Bob: Old moon flirts with Venus

A petal-thin crescent moon passes Venus early this week, making a beautiful sight at dawn. We also look back at the recent aurora.

July 24, 2022 12:43 PM

By Bob King

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Astro Bob: Aurora alert July 21-23, plus planet happenings

We have a fair chance of seeing northern lights the next few nights as multiple blasts arrive from the sun.

July 21, 2022 03:08 PM

By Bob King

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Astro Bob: Spot of tea, anyone?

Iced or hot, enjoy a sip while we get acquainted with Sagittarius, home of the heavenly teapot.

July 19, 2022 04:31 PM

By Bob King

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Astro Bob: Great nights for space station watching

Through the beginning of August the International Space Station makes several passes a night.

July 17, 2022 12:59 PM

By Bob King

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Astro Bob: Webb Telescope wows!

The first photos from the James Webb Space Telescope are as sharp and colorful as they are revealing.

July 12, 2022 09:20 PM

By Bob King

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Astro Bob: Full Buck Moon biggest of year

Find a scenic spot to watch an oversized full moon rise Wednesday night, July 13.

July 11, 2022 04:10 PM

By Bob King