All About Space

WHAT’S IN THE SKY?

Red-light friendly

In order to preserve your night vision, you should read our observing guide under red light

17 MAY

Asteroid 2 Pallas reaches opposition in Hercules at magnitude +9.0

19 MAY

Mercury is at its highest altitude in the morning sky, dazzling at magnitude +0.4

31 MAY

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