Few galaxies are a breathtaking as the majestic Whirlpool Galaxy in the springtime sky near the Big Dipper.
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Venus: The Bringer of Light
Venus, the morning and evening star, dazzles with bright reflection from sulfuric acid clouds. Discover the history and science behind Earth’s sister planet.
Mercury: On Finding the Elusive Planet
An amateur astronomer shares how he finally found the elusive planet Mercury, 29 years after first searching for it on the morning of Ted Bundy’s death.
The Garden Astronomer 