The Race of Astronomers: The Messier Marathon From mid-near the end of March, astronomers prepare groups, snacks, locations, and their telescope setups (called scopes) in preparation for the annual Messier Marathon. But this isn’t your typical type of marathon. No,…
In the early months of 2023, astronomers and stargazers alike were blessed with a rare celestial object that raced through the skies of the Northern Hemisphere – the sight of the “Green Comet”, also known as C/2022 E3 (ZTF). Although…
