Observing

1. This Week’s Sky at a Glance, August 18 – 26

   The Milky Way runs from Sagittarius in the south, up and left across Aquila and the Summer Triangle very high in the east, and down through Cassiopeia to Perseus low in the north-northeast.

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2. Will Monday’s Total Eclipse Change Your Life?

   Total eclipses have the power to touch us deeply and reverberate through our life in unexpected ways.

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3. The Solar Eclipse for the Rest of Us

   Totality watchers get the best show, but a far greater number of people will be in partial eclipse territory. Here's how to make the most of it.

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4. Use Your Smartphone to Shoot a Solar Eclipse

   If you can't resist taking pictures of the solar eclipse with your smartphone, read this first for tips to ensure quality pictures.

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5. Tips for Photographing a Total Solar Eclipse

   A total eclipse of the Sun is a spectacular sight. With a little preparation and advance planning, you can capture your own souvenir portrait of this awe-inspiring sight.

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