Sky & Telescope July 2023 Magazine
In the July 2023 issue of Sky & Telescope, we’re learning about astronomers who are sending out a veritable swarm of satellites to study our solar system. These briefcase-size craft are less expensive than the full-size versions, enabling students to send their own satellites into space. While these little spacecraft allow us to investigate our home planet and the Moon, astronomers are petitioning to send a flagship mission much farther than that, to study Uranus and its moons. Also in this issue, we’re breaking out the telescopes to snare a few planetary nebulae from our urban and suburban driveways. Then, we test out a simple design for apodizing masks that can be made at home using basic tools and supplies.
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