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Mercury Transits the Sun
On the morning of November 11, the innermost planet crosses the face of the Sun for the final time until 2032. Alan Dyer
New Worlds on the Doorstep
A new NASA mission called TESS scans nearby stars for transiting Earth-sized worlds. Ivan Semeniuk
Our Holiday Wish List
We’re dreaming big (and small) of must-have gifts for astronomers. SkyNews Editors and Columnists
Scoping the Sky: The Deep-Sky Double Take
The “Double-Cluster” in Perseus looks great in any backyard telescope. Ken Hewitt-White
Capturing the Universe: Auto-Guiding for Dummies
A little effort (and some extra gear) helps yield sharp astrophotos. Tony Puerzer
The Binocular Sky: Double Cluster, Triple Fun
The zone between Perseus and Cassiopeia is home to several splendid binocular-friendly deep-sky delights. Gary Seronik
Constellation Corner: Cepheus
Cepheus resembles a child’s drawing of a house—but to certain ancient cultures, it was a house of royalty. Ken Hewitt-White
On the Moon: Apollo’s Forgotten Landing Site
Fifty years ago, a second pair of astronauts touched down on the Moon. Gary Seronik
Plus! SkyNews Briefs, Editor’s Report, Parting Shot and a message from the RASC President
