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Editor-in-Chief of Astronomy magazine, author of 26 books on science and history, drummer, Green Bay Packer fan, Starmus Festival, Asteroid Day, fun.
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Astronomy readers see a wonderful Spanish eclipse

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By David Eicher Verified
| Astronomy Magazine Verified
Credit: A quick shot of the eclipse as it appeared during totality reveals the brilliant corona over our landscape of grapevines. ALL PHOTOS BY DAVID J. EICHER On the evening of August 12, 2026, a group of about 50 Astronomy readers witnessed a terrific and mesmerizing total solar eclipse that lasted about 1 minute 30 seconds. Our group consisted of Americans who traveled to Madrid and began our journey over a week of exploration before capturing the beauty of one of Nature’s grandest spectacles.
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Summer observing targets for large telescopes Original

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By David Eicher Verified
| Astronomy Magazine Verified
The Eagle Nebula (M16) consists of an emission nebula (IC 4703) that contains the famous Pillars of Creation at its center, as well as the open cluster NGC 6611. Credit: Dylan O’Donnell After 30 years of observing, I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite deep-sky objects. These look best with a large telescope, so are great for more experienced observers. One of the strangest nebulae known makes a good target for large scopes.
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Come full circle with the Ring Nebula

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By David Eicher Verified
| Astronomy Magazine Verified
The Ring Nebula (M57). Credit: Mark Germani This week, Astronomy magazine Editor Emeritus Dave Eicher invites you to find the Ring Nebula in the constellation Lyra — a glowing shell of gas that offers a glimpse of our solar system’s distant future. When a Sun-like star exhausts its hydrogen, it blows off an illuminated cloud of gas that lingers for tens of thousands of years. Spot it with a low-power telescope, and you’ll be looking at the eventual fate of our own Sun.
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