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Imaging Galaxies in Light Pollution: The Filter Strategy That Works

Fascinating galaxy imaging in light pollution hinges on a strategic filter…
    The Latest Data on El Niño Is a Looming Nightmare

    The Latest Data on El Niño Is a Looming Nightmare

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            The bird eye was pushed to an evolutionary extreme

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            • May 17, 2026
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            UV/IR Cut Filters: When You Need Them (and When You Don’t)

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            A guide to UV/IR cut filters reveals when they enhance image clarity and when you might want to skip them—discover the secrets to optimal photography.
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            • May 16, 2026
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            • Filters & Light Pollution

            How an Australian Teen Team Is Making Radio Astronomy Affordable for Schools

            How an Australian Teen Team Is Making Radio Astronomy Affordable for Schools
            A group of Australian teenagers has created a low-cost radio telescope kit, making radio astronomy accessible for schools and fostering STEM education.
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            • May 16, 2026
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            Perseverance checks in from Mars with a selfie, the mounting pollution from satellite launches, and more science stories

            Perseverance checks in from Mars with a selfie, the mounting pollution from satellite launches, and more science stories
            NASA’s Perseverance rover captured its sixth selfie on Mars, while studies reveal satellite megaconstellation launches may impact Earth’s climate with soot pollution.
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            • May 16, 2026
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            Fossils show millipede and centipede ancestors evolved legs underwater

            Fossils show millipede and centipede ancestors evolved legs underwater
            Fossils from 437 million years ago reveal that early myriapod ancestors had legs suited for aquatic life before moving onto land.
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            • May 16, 2026
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            Star Halos From Filters: the 5 Most Common Causes and Solutions

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            By understanding the top causes of star halos from filters, you can improve your astrophotography; discover the solutions that could save your shots.
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            • May 15, 2026
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            More than sixty percent of the United States is experiencing drought conditions

            More than sixty percent of the United States is experiencing drought conditions
            More than 60% of the U.S. is experiencing drought, with significant impacts in the Southeast and Rocky Mountain regions, driven by an atypical La Niña.
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            • May 15, 2026
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            Filter Wheel vs Filter Drawer: Choose the Right System for Your Workflow

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            Guiding your choice between filter wheel and filter drawer depends on your workflow needs, and understanding their differences is key to making the right decision.
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            • May 14, 2026
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            An idiot’s guide to lead optimisation for proteins

            An idiot's guide to lead optimisation for proteins
            A clear overview of how machine learning is transforming protein lead optimization, including current methods, challenges, and future prospects.
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            • May 14, 2026
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            • Filters & Light Pollution

            One-Shot Color Narrowband: Get Clean Data Without a Mono Camera

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            By using one-shot color narrowband imaging, you can capture detailed spectral data effortlessly, but understanding how to optimize your workflow is essential for…
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            • May 13, 2026
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            • Filters & Light Pollution

            Imaging Galaxies in Light Pollution: The Filter Strategy That Works

            Fascinating galaxy imaging in light pollution hinges on a strategic filter…
            • AstroPhotographyHQ Team
            • May 17, 2026
            The Latest Data on El Niño Is a Looming Nightmare
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            The Latest Data on El Niño Is a Looming Nightmare

            New NOAA projections indicate the possibility of an El Niño event with elevated sea…
            • AstroPhotographyHQ Team
            • May 17, 2026
            A super El Niño wiped out millions of people in 1877. Are we better prepared now?
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            A super El Niño wiped out millions of people in 1877. Are we better prepared now?

            A super El Niño in 1877 caused catastrophic loss of life. This report examines current…
            • AstroPhotographyHQ Team
            • May 17, 2026
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            How Diamonds Are Made

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