Tag: August 2026
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The Seestar S50 Pro (Smart Telescope)
The world of amateur astronomy has changed once again. First, the Seestar S50, ZWO’s original smart telescope may have been discontinued (it is sold out).…
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Pluto – 20 years later
Twenty years ago something happened that made many people mad. Pluto was removed from the list of official planets and became a dwarf planet. Pluto,…
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Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launched on August 20, 2026 and is currently on a 100-day journey to its planned position in space beyond…
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A Lunar Eclipse (August 27-28, 2026)
On the evening of Thursday August 27, 2026, there will be an eclipse of the Moon. This will not be a total lunar eclipse, but…
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Perseids Meteor Shower (August 12-13, 2026)
One of the year’s best meteor showers, the Perseids, will take place on the night of Wednesday, August 12 into the morning of Thursday, August…
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August 2026 Solar Eclipse (August 12, 2026)
There will be a total solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 – but it will only visible from Europe. The Northeastern U.S. will experience…