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Astro Bob: Betelgeuse still recovering after 'blowing its top'

Astronomers reveal new details about the eruption that rocked the star in 2019.

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Astro Bob: See Saturn at its biggest and brightest of the year

On Aug. 14, Saturn and the Earth will be shy of a billion miles apart — as close as they get in 2022.

August 14, 2022 01:37 PM

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Astro Bob: Full Sturgeon Moon aligns with ring king

On Thursday, Aug. 11, the full moon will be in conjunction with Saturn. Watch them sail together across the southern sky.

August 11, 2022 03:33 PM

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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!

August 09, 2022 01:08 PM

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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

By Bob King

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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

By Bob King

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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

By Bob King

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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