Michael E. Bakich is a former Senior Editor at Astronomy magazine and a well-known author in the field of astronomy. With a focus on providing readers with practical information and insights into celestial events, Michael's articles cover a range of topics including eclipses, deep sky objects, and equipment recommendations.
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Don’t just stare at faint fuzzies — with a bit of knowledge, you can begin to get a true sense for the enormous scale of the universe.
These "leopard spot" features are often associated with fossilized microbes on Earth, but are still far from solid evidence of life on Mars.
The brightness scale that astronomers use has been around since ancient times. Here's how to understand it.
Can planets form in the same way as stars? Yes, but only down to a point, suggests a new study using data from the James Webb Space Telescope.
By: Michael E. Bakich
Although still difficult to see, 2024's best comet is nearing the Sun and getting brighter. Here's how to see it.
A recent solar flare has prompted a geomagnetic storm watch and could produce aurorae this weekend. Here's how to see them if it does.
By: Michael E. Bakich
Currently visible just before dawn, the comet of the year will soon be visible after sunset and remain trackable through the end of October.
By: Michael Bakich
Use this table to see how the visibility of Tsuchinshan-ATLAS will be affected by the comet's position, as well as the Sun and Moon.
The year's best comet is fading from view, so see with your naked eye before it's too late.
The best comet of the year is starting to fade in brightness, but it’s still an easy naked-eye object in the evening sky.
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