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Milky Way Illuminates Kitt Peak Sky on June 16, 2025
The Milky Way galaxy is beautifully visible over Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona, showcasing the galaxy's milky appearance and the historic McMath-Pierce Solar Telescope, which was recently retired after decades of solar research.
Fireball Lights Up Desert Mountains on May 30, 2025
A bright meteor, or fireball, was captured streaking through Earth's atmosphere over Kitt Peak National Observatory in Tucson, Arizona, highlighting a spectacular space event visible from a dark-sky location at high altitude.