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Final liftoff of Space Shuttle <i>Atlantis</i>
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Hail and Farewell, Atlantis!

Sky & Telescope's veteran space-science reporter muses on his long association with the Space Shuttle after witnessing its final launch at 10:29 a.m. EDT on Friday, June 8, 2011. > read more

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The view shortly after dark
This Week's Sky at a Glance
Mercury hangs low in twilight, the waxing Moon crosses the evening sky, and Saturn and Porrima keep pulling apart. > read more
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Constellation of Scorpius
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See the latest amateur astrophotos from visitors to our online photo gallery. > read more

 

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STARGAZING WITH TONY FLANDERS
Sky & Telescope associate editor Tony Flanders reflects on how and why we look at the night sky, and related topics. > read more
 
LET'S GO STARGAZING!
Astronomy doesn’t have to be hard! Inside here are articles for stargazers of all ages — in clear, easy-to-understand language. > read more
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