
Nancy Atkinson
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Space/Science journalist & author of book on Apollo, "Eight Years to the Moon," amazon.com/Eight-Years-Mo…
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Here’s a look at the Sun just a few moments ago as seen with Unistellar Equinox 2 and their brand new solar filter. A small sunspot group can be seen just to the left and down slightly from center. Finally a sunny day here in MN


Two scientists write in a new paper that they expect the upcoming Vera Rubin Observatory could possibly find as many as 70 interstellar objects a year passing through our solar system. My article on Universe Today universetoday.com/163984/vera-ru…



The Sun today, just a few moments ago as seen by the Unistellar Equinox2 with a solar filter. A sunspot group can be seen near the right limb; the Sun's granulation —or the bubble-like features --are also visible across the entire surface.


The folks at Shepard Books asked me to choose my 5 favorite books on the Apollo missions to the Moon. It was hard to choose just 5, but here they are, led by the two Andys, andrewchaikin 's classic and Andy Saunders - Apollo Remastered new classic! Read my choices here: shepherd.com/best-books/boo…


The historic solar eclipse on April 8 is fast approaching!! Found your eclipses glasses yet? Astronomy for Equity is selling certified eclipse glasses with 100% of proceeds supporting their nonprofit astronomy programs benefit marginalized communities! bit.ly/A4E_Glasses

ECLIPSE GLASSES! Have yours yet for the April 8 total solar #Eclipse2024 ? Support Astronomy for Equity an awesome org that uses astronomy & space to improve lives and communities for the most marginalized communities. Order/find out more here: astro4equity.org/product/solar-…

Thank you, Nancy Atkinson! Supplies are running low and other’s prices are going up as the eclipse nears so don’t delay!

Eye safety is everything during any solar eclipse. NEVER LOOK AT THE SUN. 🌞😎 Order glasses here astro4equity.org/product/solar-… to support Astronomy for Equity - an awesome organization that uses space & astronomy to improve lives in marginalized communities. #Eclipse #TotalSolarEclipse2024

Ok all you procrastinators, this is your last chance to order ECLIPSE GLASSES! Get the glasses you need & support Astronomy for Equity which uses astronomy and space to create STEM programs in marginalized communities around the world. Order/find out more here: astro4equity.org/product/solar-…



What are some of the biggest challenges for human exploration of Mars? My latest article for Planetary Society planetary.org/articles/chall…