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A city-dwelling skywatcher used a Unistellar Odyssey Pro smart telescope to successfully observe deep sky objects like nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies by leveraging advanced image stacking and real-time processing to filter out light pollution, demonstrating that high-quality stargazing is possible even in urban areas with the right technology.
Scientists at Sandia National Laboratories propose repurposing heliostats, large mirrors used for solar power, to detect dangerous asteroids at night by tracking their movement through a novel non-imaging method that converts motion into frequency signals, potentially providing a cost-effective tool for planetary defense.
The Leonid meteor shower, known for its fast and bright meteors, will be visible from November 6-30, with a peak on the night of November 17-18. Originating from comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle, these meteors can travel at speeds of up to 70 km/s. While the Leonids can produce meteor storms every 33 years, the next one isn't expected until 2032. For optimal viewing, observers should look east after midnight on November 18.