http://www.astronomy.com The latest news and stories from Astronomy Magazine It moves across the sky too fast for conventional telescopes, but a good set of binoculars can enhance the viewing experience. http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=8420 Wednesday, July 01, 2009 The lander experienced a move from summer to winter on Mars, gaining an unprecedented look at the planet's changing weather patterns, including frost and snow. http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=8423 Thursday, July 02, 2009 The longest total solar eclipse of the century occurs July 22, 2009. Astronomy magazine editors will be witnessing the event firsthand from China. This page is your guide to observing tips, on-site reports, and stunning images of this historic event. Stay tuned for updates! http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=8413 Thursday, July 02, 2009 The century's longest total solar eclipse promises to thrill those who stand in the Moon's shadow. http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=8422 Thursday, July 02, 2009 The mission gathered unique information about the heliosphere for nearly 4 times longer than expected. http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=8421 Thursday, July 02, 2009 APEX telescope provides astronomers a new guide to the galaxy. http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=8419 Wednesday, July 01, 2009 The identification of this intermediate class is an important step towards a better understanding of the formation of supermassive black holes. http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=8417 Wednesday, July 01, 2009 This global set of data will serve users and researchers from a wide array of disciplines that need elevation and terrain information. http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=8414 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 Pictures show features on Mars are similar to landforms on Earth typical of areas where permafrost terrain is melting. http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=8410 Monday, June 29, 2009 The Cincinnati Observatory (COC) is awarding forty 8-inch Dobsonian telescopes to deserving students, teachers, and community leaders across the Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana region. http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=8409 Friday, June 26, 2009 While extraction plans for the Spirit rover are developed and tested during the coming weeks, the team plans to have the craft analyze the soil from different depths. http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=8407 Friday, June 26, 2009 Scientists confirm that the expanding envelopes created by exploded stars are the super-accelerators that produce cosmic rays in the Milky Way. http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=8406 Thursday, June 25, 2009 The institute's role is to convert the raw science data into files that can be analyzed by Kepler researchers and to store the files every 3 months in an archive. http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=8404 Thursday, June 25, 2009 X-ray data show that a significant source of power within these colossal structures is from growing supermassive black holes partially obscured by dense layers of dust and gas. http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=8402 Wednesday, June 24, 2009 One suggested explanation for the contrasting results from the two studies is that deep caverns may exist where water evaporates slowly. http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=8399 Wednesday, June 24, 2009 Michael Wyatt, participating scientist on the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) mission, offers a firsthand account of the days leading up to the launch of NASA's lunar-bound craft. He's at Cape Canaveral and will provide exclusive updates to Astronomy.com throughout the week. http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=8375 Tuesday, June 16, 2009 This teenaged supernova sleuth is working to inspire more young people to explore the hobby of astronomy. http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=8389 Monday, June 22, 2009 Keep up with Astronomy magazine's coverage of this important mission. Here you'll find the latest headlines and blogs about the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and the Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS). http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=8360 Monday, June 15, 2009