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Processing raw space mission data

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How to process images from raw space mission data

Thor’s Helmet: NGC 2359 gets its nickname from its distinctive nebula bubble. Credit: Gerald Rhemann/CCDGuide.com

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Dione and Saturn in an image captured by the Cassini spacecraft in 2012 and processed by Emily Lakdawalla. Credit: NASA/JPL/SSI/color composite by Emily Lakdawalla

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The position of Venus, Mercury and the Moon relative to the southwest horizon at 18:00 UT on January dates shown. The apparent size of the Moon has been exaggerated for clarity. Credit: Pete Lawrence

Observing guide: how to see the planets in January 2020

Friends stargazing. Credit: EvgeniyShkolenko / Getty

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A Venus Moon captured on 26 February 2014. Credit: Mary McIntyre

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An image of the Andromeda Galaxy by NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer.

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Celestron SkyMaster Pro 20x80 binocular

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A penumbrally eclipsed Moon (right) versus a regular full Moon (left); the shading is subtle. Credit: Pete Lawrence

Penumbral lunar eclipse, 10 January 2020: how to observe and photograph it

Rock formations of Jiddat al-Harasis Desert at night, Oman. Credit: Photostaud/Alamy Stock Photo

An introduction to Arabian astronomy

A starry skyscape: The Grand Canyon at night.

11 of the best places for stargazing and astronomy in the USA

The final Jupiter image after further brightness and colour balance correction. Credit: Martin Lewis

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Image processing How to remove the effects of twilight from your planetary astrophotos

Mag. -3.9 Venus appears 4.8° from a 6%-lit waxing crescent Mon on 28 December. Credit: Pete Lawrence

See Venus the ‘Evening Star’ in the night sky this month

An image of the Andromeda Galaxy by NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer.

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Keep an eye on the location of Mars throughout December 2019. The stars (above) are shown relative to the horizon at 06:30 UT on 31 December. Credit: BBC Sky at Night Magazine

Observing guide: the best planets to see in December 2019