The Magazine of The Sierra Club
“Galaxies: Inside the Universe’s Star Cities” Showcases the Splendor of Space
David Eicher’s new book illuminates the massive concentrations of stars
Why Does the National Park Service Have a SWAT Force?
The US Park Police played a disgraceful role in Trump’s Lafayette Square photo op
In this story:
coronavirus
June Stargazing: Animals in the Night
Turns out we all need darkness to thrive
In this story:
astronomy
May Stargazing: Comet Atlas
A silver surfer appears in the cosmos, and distant galaxies shine
In this story:
astronomy
April Stargazing: Planetary Quarantine
Gazing into space reminds us just how alone—and connected—we really are
In this story:
astronomy
Is Pinon-Juniper Clearing Really the Answer to Sage Grouse Protection?
The BLM claims the massive razing of forest is in the service of conservation
March Stargazing: The Morning Star
A closer look at Venus reveals a frightening scenario
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astronomy
Slash and Burn
Why is the BLM clearing vast swaths of piñon-juniper forests across the West?
February Stargazing: The Rise of Space Junk
Swarms of satellites may soon compromise our view of the night sky
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astronomy
January Stargazing: Orion Nebula
The night sky this month reminds us space is both empty and very full
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astronomy
