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NASA MESSENGER image of the planet Mercury

Exploring the Celestial Marvel: Mercury’s Greatest Elongation

Prepare your celestial calendars for a spectacular cosmic event on December 4, 2023 – the moment when Mercury achieves its greatest elongation at 14 UTC (8 a.m. CDT). This fascinating occurrence will position Mercury a striking 21 degrees away from the sun in our expansive sky. Unveiling Mercury’s Greatest Elongation Mercury, the swift-footed planet, reaches […]

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Catch a Falling Star! The Leonids Meteor Shower

Astronomy / Fernando Vega

Stargazers, Get Ready for the Leonids Meteor Shower! Attention, celestial enthusiasts! Mark your calendars for November 16, 17, and 18, as the night sky is set to dazzle with the breathtaking Leonids Meteor Shower. As the Earth passes through a trail of debris from the comet Tempel-Tuttle, prepare for a celestial show of shooting

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The New Moon and a Very Bright Planet – Name A Star

Astronomy / Fernando Vega

Astronomy enthusiasts and stargazers, get ready for an extraordinary celestial event coming your way on November 13, 2023! This particular night offers a fantastic opportunity for planet watching and star gazing that you won’t want to miss. The reason behind this excitement is the convergence of two remarkable cosmic phenomena: a New Moon and the

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Name a Star and Watch the North Taurids Meteor Shower

Astronomy / Fernando Vega

Get ready for a show! The night sky is gearing up to put on a celestial spectacle that you won’t want to miss. If the weather holds up, the dark skies on November 11-12 should make watching the North Taurids meteor shower a treat to enjoy with the whole family. While stargazing is always an

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Share the South Taurids Meteor Shower With the Star in Your Life – Name a Star

Astronomy / Fernando Vega

Are you ready for a celestial spectacle that will leave you awestruck? The South Taurids meteor shower graces the night sky every year from September 10th to November 20th, and it’s all set to peak between November 4th and 5th, dazzling stargazers with a breathtaking display of fireballs. In this blog post, we’ll delve into

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This picture shows two new Extra telescopes hosted at ESO’s La Silla Observatory in Chile.

The Magic of November’s Meteor Showers and Name a Star!

Astronomy / Fernando Vega

November is a special month for stargazers and dreamers. It’s the time when the night sky comes alive with meteor showers, and there’s no better way to capture this celestial magic than by taking a moment to name a star. At starregistry.com, we offer a unique opportunity to make a star in the night sky

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Image of Jupiter from NASA’s Juno mission

Name a Star and Witness the Spectacle: Jupiter at Opposition

Astronomy / Fernando Vega

Get ready for an astronomical treat as Jupiter, our giant gas neighbor in the solar system, prepares to put on a dazzling display in the night sky. On November 3, 2023, Jupiter will be in opposition, a celestial event that’s worth celebrating. But what exactly does it mean, and how can you make this moment

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