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A Trip to the Moon on Gossamer Wings

The moon has been an important subject in English poetry dating back to Chaucer in the 14th century, who was an astronomer as well as a poet. There is a crater on the far side of the moon named for Chaucer.

EYES TO THE SKY: Cygnus the Swan soars as Summer Triangle sets

Now, stretched out on the skyline from west to northwest as darkness gathers, the great triangle is particularly impressive, but fleeting.

EYES TO THE SKY: Majestic Summer Triangle tilting west

At this time of year, midway between the autumn equinox and winter solstice, the stars Vega, Altair and Deneb are positioned high in the south at twilight.

EYES TO THE SKY: Warm starry nights, Blue Moon, Pluto, Earth 2.0

The instruments scientists have designed to bring human eyes and perception to the edges of our solar system and into the cosmos are contributing to our capacity for knowledge, awe and connection to the natural world beyond ourselves.
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The Edge Is Free To Read.

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