ASNH Events (stargazing, meetings, public events) for February

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ESO European Southern Observatory ESOcast

ESOcast SD

ESOcast is a video podcast series dedicated to bringing you the latest news and research from ESO, the European Southern Observatory. Here we explore the Universe's ultimate frontier.

FaviconAn unexpected shock wave | ESO News

Posted on: 12 Jan 2026, 5:00 am






CBS News Sunday Morning article Preserving the starry starry night

NASA Image Of The Day

NASA Image of the Day

The latest NASA "Image of the Day" image.

FaviconHubble Spots Lens-Shaped Galaxy 5 Feb 2026, 11:40 am

This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image of NGC 7722, a lenticular galaxy located about 187 million light-years away, features concentric rings of dust and gas that appear to swirl around its bright nucleus.

FaviconNASA Heat Shield Tech Contributes to America’s Space Industry 4 Feb 2026, 11:31 am

The Varda Space Industries W-5 capsule returned to Earth in Koonibba in South Australia on Jan. 29, 2026, with the protection of a heat shield made of C-PICA, a cutting-edge material licensed from NASA and manufactured by Varda. The capsule’s successful return marks the first time a capsule protected entirely by Varda-made C-PICA has come back to Earth.

APOD for Today

APOD

Astronomy Picture of the Day

FaviconNGC 1275 in the Perseus Cluster 

NGC 1275 in the Perseus Cluster NGC 1275 in the Perseus Cluster


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Most galaxies don't have any rings -- why does this galaxy have three? Most galaxies don't have any rings -- why does this galaxy have three?


Astronomy News

Space.com News Feed

Favicon Astrophotographer captures the 'Flaming Star Nebula' ablaze in deep-space (photo)

Ionized clouds give the impression of flames surrounding the star AE Aurigae.

Favicon China joins race to develop space-based data centers with 5-year plan

China will work on establishing space-based data centers as a part of a larger five-year plan to expand the nation's already significant presence in space.

Faces of the Moon A new book by ASNH member Bob Crelin Click the book below for information on the book

There Once Was A Sky Full Of Stars A new book by ASNH member Bob Crelin Click the book below for information on the book

The 100 Best Targets for Astrophotography A new book by ASNH member Ruben Kier Click the book below for a review from Springer.com

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