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A Mercury Transit for the Ages: November 1973
In my long career as an assiduous amateur astronomer, I've seen other transits of Mercury, but one from November 1973 stands out.
Mercury Transit 2019: How to Watch the Rare Event Live Online
When Mercury passes in front of the sun on Monday, you'll need the right equipment to see it safely. But if you don't have that kind of astronomy gear handy, you can also watch it live online.
Mercury Transit 2019: How to Find an Event Near You
If you want to watch the Mercury transit on Monday (Nov. 11) but don't have the proper equipment, you can still find a viewing event near you. Here's how.
Mercury Transit on Monday: The Gear You Need to Watch It Safely
The Mercury transit on Nov. 11 will be accessible to amateur astronomers, as long as they have the right equipment to view it safely.
Mercury Transit 2019: Here's Why This Celestial Event Is So Rare
On Monday, Nov. 11, a most unusual event will take place: the transit (passage) of the planet Mercury across the sun's disk.
Shallow Craters on Moon and Mercury May Hide Thick Slabs of Water Ice
Would-be moon explorers are eager to learn better tactics for tracking down ice, which they hope to turn into water and rocket fuel — and new research may have found a new key to spotting buried ice.
See the Elusive Planet Mercury in the Dawn Sky This August
If there ever was a planet that I feel has gotten a bad rap for its inability to be readily observed, it would have to be Mercury, known in many circles as the "elusive planet."
The First Flight: Wright Flyer
The 1903 Wright Flyer that made history's first flight was a relatively simple machine with propellers and wire controls.
