Astronomy & Space by Noeleen Lowndes

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~ Breathe in softly, look up and see the wonders of your Universe ~


​~ For all current observations of the night sky please go to my Astro Blog Page  ~
http://www.mystardustobservatory.com/astro-blog

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Roman is set to launch August 30, 2026 at 07:26 am EDT (AEST
AEST (Australia) – 9:20 PM)

On a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch Complex 39A
At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
https://science.nasa.gov/mission/roman-space-telescope/

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~ Flying with Nancy Grace Roman Telescope ~
I hope you were able to send your name on the spacecraft : -)

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~ Close conjunction of the crescent Moon with Venus on 16th August 2026 ~

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~ Image taken with a Canon 70D camera and Tamron 28-400mm lens ~

~ Comet 220P/McNaught in constellation of Cetus (The Whale) 12th August 2026 ~

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~ Image taken with Seestar S50 telescope ~

~ Full Moon on the 29th July 2026 also known as a Full Buck Moon ~

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~ Image taken with a Seestar S50 telescope ~


​What’s Up: August 2026 Skywatching Tips from Science at NASA

Science at NASA home page: https://science.nasa.gov/skywatching/whats-up/